Jann Wenner

Jann Wenner, the visionary founder of Rolling Stone and author of "Like a Rolling Stone," shares fascinating insights from his five decades in music journalism. He reflects on the magazine’s founding mission to reshape music and culture and discusses how he nurtured creative talent. Wenner emphasizes the significance of environmental journalism in today's climate crisis and addresses the complexities of inclusivity in recognizing musical diversity for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He also opens up about his personal journey regarding identity and legacy, offering a candid look at the evolving landscape of media.

Jann Wenner’s life as the co-founder and publisher of Rolling Stone Magazine has been chronicled in other books, but Jann says he needed to write a memoir to declare what his generation actually stood for. Jann and Marc talk about the importance of San Francisco as the birthplace of not only the magazine but of ’60s culture in general. Jann explains why the Altamont Free Concert was a turning point for Rolling Stone, what happened in the cocaine-fueled days when the magazine moved to New York, and how close Almost Famous was to reality.Click here to Ask Marc Anything and Marc might answer your question in WTF+ bonus content. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jann Wenner, founder of Rolling Stone, shares his insights on the transformative cultural revolution of the 1960s and the magazine's role as the voice of disillusioned youth. He reflects on the impact of music and politics during tumultuous times, discussing the complex duality of fame through encounters with icons like Michael Jackson. Wenner also critiques the evolving political landscape, addressing wealth distribution and the moral dilemmas facing contemporary parties. The engaging conversation celebrates the power of art and activism in shaping societal values.