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Who was the first black person on the cover of Rolling Stone?

Who was the first black person on the cover of Rolling Stone?

Dana Scruggs
It’s been about 51 years, but Rolling Stone now has a cover shot by a black photographer. Dana Scruggs, a photographer based in New York whose profile has been on the rise lately with work for Nike and ESPN magazine, is laying claim to the title of first black person to photograph a cover of Rolling Stone.

Is Rolling Stone weekly or monthly?

Rolling Stone is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture.

What is the cover price of Rolling Stone magazine?

$4.99 an issue
A Rolling Stone subscription is perfect for readers of all ages who want to stay up-to-date with America’s current events and entertainment. Cover price is $4.99 an issue, current renewal rate is 12 issues for $49.95. Rolling Stone, published by Penske Media, currently publishes 12 times annually.

How often does Rolling Stone come out?

Rolling Stone, America’s music magazine, has done something radical. They have announced a decreased their publication of the hard copy magazine from twice a month to only once a month. This change comes six months after Penske Media bought a big chunk of the magazine’s parent company, Wenner Media.

Is Rolling Stone still printed?

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.

Who wrote the cover of the Rolling Stone?

Shel Silverstein
Cover of the Rolling Stone/Lyricists

Ray Sawyer, the Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show member who sang the 1973 Shel Silverstein-penned hit “The Cover of ‘Rolling Stone,’” has died at the age of 81.

What is the cover price of Rolling Stone?

The format and the layout of the magazine are going to change featuring heavier paper stock and highlight photos. The Wall Street Journal has reported that the price of Rolling Stone went from only $5.99 to $9.99. The prestigious magazine has doubled in cost.

Who sang on the cover of the Rolling Stone?

Ray Sawyer, the Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show member who sang the 1973 hit “The Cover of ‘Rolling Stone,'” has died at the age of 81. Andre Csillag/REX/Shutterstock.

Who was on the first cover of Rolling Stone magazine?

On the cover of Rolling Stone when they launched their very first issue on 9 November 1967 was John Lennon…the first of many great covers.

What was the first cover of Rolling Stone magazine?

John Lennon was the first person to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Issue RS 1, dated November 9, 1967, features a film still of John from the Richard Lester film ‘How I Won the War’.