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{{Short description|American monthly magazine}} {{About|the magazine|the band|The Rolling Stones|the proverb|A rolling stone gathers no moss|other uses|Rolling Stone (disambiguation)}} {{Use American English|date=January 2021}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}} {{Infobox magazine | title = Rolling Stone | logo = Rolling_Stone_2022.svg | image_file = Rolling Stone 1000th Issue May June 2006.png | image_caption = The cover of the 1,000th edition of ''Rolling Stone'', May 18 β June 1, 2006 | alt = The cover of the 1000th edition of Rolling Stone, titled 'Our 1000th issue', depicting numerous entertainers performing on a stage. | staff_writer = | frequency = Monthly | editor = Sean Woods | total_circulation = 423,377<ref>{{cite web |title=Total Circ |url=http://abcas3.auditedmedia.com/ecirc/magtitlesearch.asp |publisher=[[Audit Bureau of Circulations (North America)|Audit Bureau of Circulations]] |access-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-date=December 16, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216173335/http://abcas3.auditedmedia.com/ecirc/magtitlesearch.asp |url-status=live }}</ref> | circulation_year = June 2023 | category = Popular culture | company = [[Penske Media Corporation]] | publisher = Brian Szejka | founder = [[Jann Wenner]]<br>[[Ralph J. Gleason]] | firstdate = {{Start date and age|1967|11|9}} | country = United States | based = 475 [[Fifth Avenue]], 10th Floor, [[New York City]], U.S. | language = English | website = {{URL|rollingstone.com}} | 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.<ref name="samuelfreedman.com"/> 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. The magazine experienced a rapid rise during the 1970s, followed by a sharp decline into financial turmoil in the 21st century,<ref name="theatlantic">{{Cite news |last=Cohen |first=Rich |date=2017-11-06 |title=The Rise and Fall of Rolling Stone |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/12/rolling-stone-jann-wenner/544107/ |access-date=2024-07-25 |work=The Atlantic |language=en |issn=2151-9463 |archive-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171106185831/https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/12/rolling-stone-jann-wenner/544107/ |url-status=live }}</ref> leading Jann Wenner to sell 49 percent of the magazine to [[BandLab Technologies]] in 2016 and 51 percent to [[Penske Media Corporation]] (PMC) in 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ember |first=Sydney |date=2017-09-18 |title=Rolling Stone, Once a Counterculture Bible, Will Be Put Up for Sale |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/17/business/rolling-stone-magazine-sale.html |access-date=2024-07-25 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=October 4, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004000837/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/17/business/rolling-stone-magazine-sale.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Ember |first=Sydney |date=2017-12-21 |title=Rolling Stone Publisher Sells Majority Stake to Penske, Owner of Variety |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/20/business/dealbook/rolling-stone-penske-media-wenner.html |access-date=2024-07-25 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=October 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001222152/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/20/business/dealbook/rolling-stone-penske-media-wenner.html |url-status=live }}</ref> PMC eventually acquired the 49 percent stake from BandLab Technologies in 2019, giving it full ownership of the magazine.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Variety Staff |date=2019-01-31 |title=Penske Media Takes Full Ownership of Rolling Stone |url=https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/penske-media-acquires-who-owns-rolling-stone-1203124892/ |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=Variety |language=en-US |archive-date=June 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603174357/https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/penske-media-acquires-who-owns-rolling-stone-1203124892/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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