Jann Wenner

Biography

Jann Simon Wenner was born on January 7, 1946, and co-founded Rolling Stone in 1967 with Ralph J. Gleason. A prominent figure in the counterculture movement, he participated in the Free Speech Movement at the University of California, Berkeley. Wenner's legacy has been marked by controversy surrounding his role in shaping the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and his personal relationships with influential figures like Hunter S. Thompson.