Blindsided: Shocking Removal of Rolling Stone Co-Founder from Rock Hall Leadership Stuns Music Lovers

2023-09-18 02:40:28

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Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments

Co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine, Jann Wenner, has been removed from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation’s board after facing widespread criticism for controversial comments he made in a recent interview about female and Black musicians.

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Jann Wenner removed from Rock Hall leadership

“Jann Wenner has been removed from the board of directors of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation,” a representative for the organization confirmed.

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Controversial comments spark outrage

During the interview, Wenner discussed his decision to exclude interviews with women and Black artists in his upcoming book, which garnered significant backlash.

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Insensitive remarks from Wenner

Wenner stated, “Insofar as the women, just none of them were as articulate enough on this intellectual level.” He also made comments suggesting that artists such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Curtis Mayfield did not meet his criteria for inclusion due to their inability to articulate at a certain level.

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Wenner issues apology

Following the backlash, Wenner released a statement through his publisher, apologizing for his remarks and acknowledging their negative impact.

Impact on Wenner's career

Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone magazine in 1967, had previously been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as an individual. He is also a co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation.

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