NOVEMBER 9, 1967 – The first issue of Rolling Stone Magazine was published in San Francisco

NOVEMBER 9, 1967 – The first issue of Rolling Stone Magazine was published in San Francisco. It featured a photo of John Lennon on the cover, dressed in army fatigues while acting in his recent film “How I Won the War” and the first issue had a free roach clip. The name of the magazine was compiled from three significant sources: the Muddy Waters song, the first rock ‘n’ roll record by Bob Dylan, and The Rolling Stones.
According to a September 2015 article in The Hollywood Reporter, Bloomberg reported that Rolling Stone owner/publisher Jann Wenner’s new partner is Singapore-based BandLab Technologies, a startup digital music company that was founded by Kuok Meng Ru, a son of agriculture-business mogul and billionaire Kuok Khoon Hong. BandLab, which he launched in 2015, is a social network for musicians as well as fans.
According to Bloomberg, BandLab will run a new, Singapore-based international subsidiary that will focus on developing live events as well as looks for merchandising and hospitality opportunities in Asia. It will have no say in editorial content.
Wenner’s son and digital chief Gus, told Bloomberg that they are hoping to take the brand into “new and different areas and markets.” He added that “our growth in digital has been fantastic, but long-term, my dad and myself recognize that in order to truly grow and truly transform the business,” they needed to partner with an Asia-based entity.