Jann Wenner's Controversial Remarks Lead to Removal from Rock Hall Board

Jann Wenner, co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the hall's board of directors after making disparaging comments about Black and female musicians. In an interview, Wenner stated that women and Black artists did not meet his standards of articulation. He later apologized for his remarks, acknowledging their inflammatory nature. Wenner's comments sparked backlash, leading to his removal from the board.