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

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

Jann Wenner, a founder of both Rolling Stone magazine and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the hall’s board of directors after making comments that were seen as disparaging toward Black and female musicians.

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

NEW YORK (AP) — Jann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone magazine and also was a co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the hall’s board of directors after making comments that were seen as disparaging toward Black and female musicians. He apologized within hours.

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