First Issue of Rolling Stone

Date: November 9, 1967 • Location: Washington, United States

The first issue of Rolling Stone, an American magazine focusing on music, politics and popular culture, was published.

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 and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. It is described as left-leaning and liberal.