Rolling Stone

thumb thumb|Rolling Stone issue 963, "500 Greatest Songs of All Time", published December 9, 2004. Rolling Stone is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California in 1967 by Jann Wenner, who is still the magazine's publisher, and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. It was first known for its musical coverage and for political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. About To be on it is to be recognized, is to make it, especially in a world where every week, something that used to mean "making it" kinda goes extinct. John Mayer on being on the cover of Rolling Stone Weir, Bill, et al (2007). "After 40 Years, Magazine Still 'Rolling' Forward" ABC.com (accessed May 14, 2007) It's the Bible, you know. If you want to know what's being said on the streets, Rolling Stone tells you the truth. I've always believed everything, or almost everything, I read in there. Willie Nelson on Rolling Stone Weir, Bill, et al (2007). "After 40 Years, Magazine Still 'Rolling' Forward" ABC.com (accessed May 14, 2007) We take all kind of pills that give us all kind of thrills,But the thrill we've never knownIs the thrill that'll get ya when you get your pictureOn the cover of the Rolling Stone.<p>Rollin' Stone,Wanna see my picture on the cover.Wanna buy five copies for my mother [Yeah!]Wanna see my smilin' face, on the cover,The cover of the Rollin Stone. The Cover of "Rolling Stone", lyrics by Shel Silverstein and first recorded by American rock group Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show in 1972. External links Official Rolling Stone website Category:Magazines