Jann Wenner

Jann Wenner
A three-quarters view of Wenner, seated and wearing a polo shirt
Wenner in 2022
Born
Jann Simon Wenner

(1946-01-07) January 7, 1946 (age 78)
New York City, U.S.
Spouse
Jane Schindelheim
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(m. 1967; div. 1995)​
PartnerMatt Nye (1995–present)
Children6

Jann Simon Wenner[1] (/ˈjɑːn ˈwɛnər/ YAHN WEN-er;[2] born January 7, 1946)[3] is an American businessman who is a co-founder of the popular culture magazine Rolling Stone, and former owner of Men's Journal magazine. He participated in the Free Speech Movement while attending the University of California, Berkeley. Wenner, with his mentor Ralph J. Gleason, founded Rolling Stone in 1967.[4]

Later in his career, Wenner co-founded the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and founded other publications. As a publisher and media figure, he has faced controversy regarding Hall of Fame eligibility favoritism, the breakdown of his relationship with gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson, and criticism that his magazine's reviews were biased.[5]

  1. ^ Shafer, Jack (November 27, 2017). "The Licentious Life and Times of Jann Wenner". The New York Times. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  2. ^ Hagan, Joe (October 20, 2017). "The Long, Bizarre Relationship Between Jann Wenner and Mick Jagger". Vulture.
  3. ^ "UPI Almanac for Monday, Jan, 7, 2019". United Press International. January 7, 2019. Archived from the original on September 21, 2019. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
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  5. ^ Sisario, Ben (September 25, 2019). "Jann Wenner Steps Down From the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 4, 2022.