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 The cover of the 1,000th edition of Rolling Stone, May 18 – June 1, 2006 | |
| Editor | Noah Shachtman |
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| Categories | Popular culture |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | Brian Szejka |
| Total circulation (June 2023) | 423,377[1] |
| Founder | Jann Wenner Ralph J. Gleason |
| First issue | November 9, 1967 |
| Company | Penske Media Corporation |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | New York City, U.S. (475 Fifth Ave 10th Floor New York, NY 10017) |
| Language | English |
| Website | rollingstone |
| ISSN | 0035-791X |
| OCLC | 969027590 |
Rolling Stone is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California in 1967 by Jann Wenner and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason.
The magazine was first known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. In the 1990s, the magazine broadened and shifted its focus to a younger readership interested in youth-oriented television shows, film actors, and popular music.[2] It has since returned to its traditional mix of content, including music, entertainment, and politics.
The first magazine was released in 1967 and featured John Lennon on the cover, and was then published every two weeks. It is known for provocative photography and its cover photos, featuring musicians, politicians, athletes, and actors. In addition to its print version in the United States, it publishes content through Rollingstone.com and numerous international editions.
Penske Media Corporation is the current owner of Rolling Stone, having purchased 51 percent of the magazine in 2017 and the remaining 49 percent in 2020. Noah Shachtman became the editor-in-chief in 2021.[3]
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