Rolling Stone Magazine

Rolling Stone From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search This article is about the magazine. For other uses, see Rolling Stone (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Rollin' Stone or The Rolling Stones. Rolling Stone Rolling Stone 2019.svg Rolling Stone February 1 2012 cover.jpg Cover of the issue dated February 1, 2012, featuring CeeLo Green, Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, and Blake Shelton Editor Jason Fine Categories Popular culture Publisher Penske Media Corporation Total circulation (December 2018) 700,622[1] Founder Jane Schindelheim Jann Wenner Ralph J. Gleason First issue November 9, 1967; 52 years ago Company Penske Media Corporation Country United States Based in New York City Language English Website rollingstone.com ISSN 0035-791X Rolling Stone is an American monthly magazine that focuses on popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner, and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. It was first known for its coverage of rock music and for 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 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, purchasing 51 percent of the magazine in 2017 and the remaining 49 percent in 2019.