Avast, ye scurvy dogs! The Rolling Stone rag be castigating its own captain for blabberin' 'gainst Black and lass musicians!
2023-09-19
Arr! Rolling Stone magazine be blastin' its founder Jann Wenner for his claim that Black and lass musicians lack the power o' articulation. Methinks Jann be needin' a good swashbucklin' with a thesaurus!
The founder of Rolling Stone magazine, Jann Wenner, faced backlash from his own publication after making controversial comments in an interview with the New York Times. Wenner was discussing his new book, "The Masters," which features interviews with iconic musicians. When asked why he only included conversations with White men, Wenner suggested that Black or female musicians didn't "articulate" enough for his personal interest. These comments went viral, prompting Rolling Stone to distance itself from Wenner and release a statement saying that his views do not represent the values of the magazine. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame also announced that Wenner would be removed from the board. A few hours later, Wenner issued an apology for his remarks, acknowledging that his comments diminished the contributions of Black and women artists. He explained that his book was not meant to represent the entirety of music, but rather to reflect the high points of his career. Wenner expressed his admiration for diverse and important artists and accepted the consequences of his inflammatory words. Despite the controversy, Rolling Stone continues its mission to tell stories that reflect the diversity of voices and experiences that shape our world.
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