Common questions about Rolling Stone

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was the first issue of Rolling Stone magazine published?

The first issue of Rolling Stone magazine was published on the 9th of November 1967. This initial edition featured John Lennon wearing a Brodie helmet from the film How I Won the War and was sold for 25 cents.

Who founded Rolling Stone magazine and where did it originate?

Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J. Gleason founded Rolling Stone magazine in San Francisco. They launched the publication in 1967 with a borrowed $7,500 from family and the parents of Wenner's future wife Jane Schindelheim.

When did Rolling Stone move its headquarters from San Francisco to New York City?

Rolling Stone moved its headquarters from San Francisco to New York City in 1977. Jann Wenner declared that San Francisco had become a cultural backwater at the time of the relocation.

When did Rolling Stone become a monthly magazine?

Rolling Stone became a monthly magazine starting from the July 2018 issue. Prior to this change, the publication had been released in a bi-weekly tabloid format.

When was the first international edition of Rolling Stone magazine launched?

The first international edition of Rolling Stone magazine was launched in Australia in 1969. As of 2025, 15 international editions are in operation with the latest being Rolling Stone Philippines launched in print in 2025.

When did Rolling Stone publish its first Spanish-language section?

Rolling Stone published its first Spanish-language section on Latino music and culture in the issue dated the 22nd of November 2012. This section marked a new direction for the magazine in covering diverse cultural content.

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