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music2 years ago

Cher's Fiery Critique of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Snubs

Cher criticizes the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for repeatedly snubbing her, stating that she wouldn't join even if offered a million dollars. She claims to have changed music forever with her hit "Believe" and expresses frustration over her exclusion while The Rolling Stones were inducted. The Hall of Fame faced controversy when co-founder Jann Wenner made derogatory comments about female and Black artists, leading to his removal from the board.

via NME|
#cher#controversy#jann-wenner
music2 years ago

"Bernie Taupin's Hall of Fame Speech Takes a Swipe at Jann Wenner"

Bernie Taupin takes a jab at Jann Wenner during his acceptance speech at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, referencing Wenner's earlier comments about Black and women artists not being "articulate" enough. Taupin sarcastically acknowledges his own induction alongside "articulate" women and Black artists, highlighting the irony of the situation.

via The Daily Beast|
#acceptance-speech#bernie-taupin#jann-wenner
music2 years ago

Bernie Taupin's Fiery Speeches and Artistic Endeavors Shake Rock Hall

Bernie Taupin called out Jann Wenner in his acceptance speech at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2023, referencing Wenner's controversial remarks about Black and female artists. Taupin highlighted the importance of diversity and honored the "articulate" women and Black artists inducted alongside him. Wenner, founder of Rolling Stone, had recently claimed that no female musicians were included in his book because they were not "articulate enough on this intellectual level." Wenner was subsequently removed from the Rock Hall board and issued an apology.

via NME|
#bernie-taupin#controversy#diversity
entertainment2 years ago

Cyndi Lauper Criticizes Jann Wenner's Controversial Remarks

Cyndi Lauper criticizes Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner for his comments about women and people of color not being "articulate enough" for his rock and roll book The Masters, calling him "senile." Wenner clarified that it wasn't about inarticulateness but rather a lack of articulation at a certain level. Lauper points out that African-American people invented rock and roll, and Elvis learned from a Black man.

via The Daily Beast|
#cyndi-lauper#entertainment#jann-wenner
music2 years ago

"Jann Wenner's Controversial Comments Spark Rock Hall Leadership Removal"

Cyndi Lauper criticizes Jann Wenner, co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine, for claiming that no woman or person of color was a "master" of rock and roll. Lauper argues that African-American people invented rock and roll and that many white rock performers drew inspiration from black musicians. Wenner's exclusion of women and people of color from his book "The Masters" led to his removal from the Board of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Lauper, a longtime activist for women's rights, is currently working on a Broadway musical based on the film "Working Girl."

via Page Six|
#cyndi-lauper#diversity#jann-wenner
music2 years ago

Reevaluating the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Is it time for a change?

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, co-founded by Jann Wenner, is facing criticism for its lack of diversity and exclusion of women and artists of color. Wenner's recent comments defending the exclusion of Black and women artists have sparked outrage and led to his removal from the Hall's board of directors. The Rock Hall's selection process and its narrow definition of rock have also been called into question. Critics argue that the Hall's practices need to be overhauled to better represent the evolving landscape of music and to include a broader range of artists. The article explores the need to reevaluate the purpose and relevance of the Rock Hall, and suggests that a more inclusive and open-minded approach is necessary.

via NPR|
#canonization#diversity#jann-wenner
musicculture2 years ago

Jann Wenner's Controversial Comments Lead to Rock Hall Leadership Removal

Jann Wenner, co-founder of Rolling Stone Magazine and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, faced backlash and was dismissed from the board of directors after excluding Black and female musicians from his book, "The Masters." Wenner justified his selection by claiming that women were not articulate enough. Critics argue that Wenner's comments reveal a pattern of cultural erasure and a biased narrative in the music industry. Rolling Stone Magazine, under Wenner's influence, has historically ignored genres like punk, hip-hop, and grunge. Wenner's exclusion of diverse voices perpetuates a homogenous power dynamic in rock music.

via Al Jazeera English|
#cultural-erasure#jann-wenner#musicculture
media-and-entertainment2 years ago

Jann Wenner's Misunderstanding of Black Music's Depth

Jann Wenner, cofounder of Rolling Stone, faced backlash after admitting in an interview that he excluded pioneering Black artists and female artists from his collection of interviews with musical legends because they were not part of his "zeitgeist" or "articulate enough on an intellectual level." Wenner's comments highlight the entrenched privilege and biases in the music industry and media gatekeeping. His remarks led to his removal from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation board and distancing from Rolling Stone. The incident underscores the need for an overhaul of systems that perpetuate exclusion and the importance of digital platforms in providing opportunities for underrepresented artists.

via The Baltimore Banner|
#gatekeeping#jann-wenner#media-and-entertainment
music2 years ago

Jann Wenner's Controversial Comments and Legacy Shake the Music Industry

Jann Wenner, founder of Rolling Stone, has faced criticism and backlash for excluding Black and female musicians from his upcoming book, The Masters. The Black Music Action Coalition called Wenner's remarks "offensive and absurd erasure" and condemned the persistent bias within the music industry. Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid expressed gratitude that Wenner's comments brought attention to the hierarchical structure of the industry and named several artists who deserve recognition. Wenner was subsequently removed from the Board of Directors of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Wenner issued an apology, acknowledging that his comments diminished the contributions of Black and women artists.

via Rolling Stone|
#black-artists#black-music-action-coalition#female-musicians
music2 years ago

Jann Wenner's Controversial Legacy: From Rock Hall Reign to Event Cancellation

Jann Wenner, the co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine and former chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, was swiftly removed from the foundation's board following an interview in which he made racist and misogynistic remarks. The emergency vote, which took only 20 minutes, resulted in Wenner's ousting, with only two nay votes. The decision came as a shock to many, as Wenner had long held significant influence over the Hall of Fame's artist selection process. The incident highlights ongoing efforts by the Hall's new leadership to address criticism of its lack of diversity and inclusion.

via The New York Times|
#board-meeting#controversial-remarks#jann-wenner
music2 years ago

Jann Wenner's Controversial Remarks Spark Backlash and Oust Him from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Board

Living Colour, the pioneering 1980s band, criticized Rolling Stone magazine founder Jann Wenner for his new book, The Masters, which excludes women and Black artists. Wenner's comments in a New York Times interview, where he claimed that African American and female artists were not "articulate" enough, sparked controversy. Wenner was subsequently removed from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation's Board of Directors and issued an apology. However, Living Colour argued that the apology did not temper the original comments and criticized the book's lack of diverse voices, calling it "sexist gatekeeping and exclusionary behavior."

via Billboard|
#apology#jann-wenner#living-colour
music2 years ago

Jann Wenner's Apology and Removal from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Board Sparks Backlash

Jann Wenner, founder of Rolling Stone and co-founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has apologized for making disparaging remarks about Black and female artists, stating that they were less intellectually articulate than their white counterparts. Wenner's comments led to his removal from the hall of fame board. He has since issued apologies, acknowledging the inflammatory nature of his words. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusivity within the music industry.

via The Guardian US|
#apology#diversity#jann-wenner
music2 years ago

Jann Wenner's Apology for Offensive Remarks Towards Black & Female Artists

Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner has issued an apology for his remarks about Black and female artists, following his removal from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board of directors. In a recent interview, Wenner failed to explain why no Black or female artists were included in his new interview collection, stating that he didn't think they were "articulate enough." He has now apologized for diminishing their contributions and impact, acknowledging the inflammatory nature of his words. The apology came after his dismissal from the board of directors.

via The A.V. Club|
#apology#diversity#jann-wenner
music2 years ago

Jann Wenner ousted from Rock Hall leadership over controversial remarks

Jann Wenner, co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine, has been removed from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation's board following backlash over controversial comments he made in a New York Times interview. Wenner faced criticism for his decision to exclude interviews with women and Black artists in his upcoming book, "The Masters," and for his remarks suggesting that they were not as articulate or on the same intellectual level as other artists. Wenner has since apologized for his comments, acknowledging their inflammatory nature.

via CNN|
#apology#controversial-comments#jann-wenner
music2 years ago

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.

via USA TODAY|
#apology#controversial-remarks#jann-wenner