Monday, November 5, 2007




Rolling Stone has been an integral part of popular culture since 1967. Starting with music and politics and providing some of the most intimate interviews in the best of times musically and the worst of time politically.


Over the years Rolling Stone has become a staple in our culture, it provides news regarding politics, music, movies, books, current issues and even gossip.


We use popular culture in almost all parts of our everyday life. Television, music, and movies have become a topic not only at work but with friends and on the Internet.


Reaching younger generations with politics has always been a struggle, but Rolling Stone has always been on the cutting edge of information regarding politics, elections and war. Keeping such close tabs and telling the truth without the "spin" is what keeps generations of young people reading.


4 comments:

Gloria Leonard said...

I just love your blog. The Rolling Stone has a lot of history behind. They have truly been devoted to music, liberal politics and popular culture. I think they have made an effort to make sure that they continue to embrace the more traditional journalistic standards and tat the same time try to avoid the radical politics of the underground press. The Rolling Stone is not just about the music but about the things and attitudes that music embraces. The magazine has covered some of the most famous stories of all kinds of artists. This magazine played an important part when it came to influencing and shaping pop culture in the 1970s.

Nicely done

Julie Galloway said...

Your blog is done very nice. I believe that the Rolling Stones still have a part of our culture today. So many things that they had introduced to our culture the younger generatiion is bringing back.

Anonymous said...

I agree with you and beleive your blog is very true. Rolling stone magazine plays a big role in which music is a big part of their culture. Everyone has something differnt in their culture that soothes them and music is a big key in a lot of cultures. Rolling stone keeps that real throughout the generations.
Melissa Branham

Wayne Russell said...

Definatly one of the most influencial magazines for the young generation.