🎸🔥🗑️ Jann Wenner's Removal from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Board

Jann Wenner has been removed from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board due to controversial comments he made about diversity in the music industry.

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September 18, 2023

Jann Wenner removed from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board after interview

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September 18, 2023

Rolling Stone founder axed from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board over diversity comments

New York Times
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September 18, 2023

Jann Wenner Removed From Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Board After Times Interview

New York Post
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September 18, 2023

Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner removed as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame director after comments on black and women musicians

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September 18, 2023

Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments

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September 18, 2023

Rock Hall of Fame ousts Wenner, who issues apology after inflammatory remarks

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    September 18, 2023

    Jann Wenner removed from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board after interview

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    September 18, 2023

    Jann Wenner issues apology for remarks on Black, female artists

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    September 19, 2023

    Rolling Stone magazine co-founder removed from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board after interview

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