Jann Wenner
Jann Wenner | |
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Wenner in 2023 | |
| Born | Jann Simon Wenner January 7, 1946 New York City, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Jane Schindelheim
(m. 1967; div. 1995) |
| Partner | Matt Nye (1995–present) |
| Children | 6 |
Jann Simon Wenner (/ˈjɑːn ˈwɛnər/ YAHN WEN-er; born January 7, 1946) is an American businessman who co-founded the popular culture magazine Rolling Stone with Ralph J. Gleason and is the former owner of Men's Journal magazine. He participated in the Free Speech Movement while attending the University of California, Berkeley. Wenner co-founded Rolling Stone in 1967.
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.