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Senior Writer, Rolling Stone. Host of the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast. 75+ cover stories on music, movies, and television

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Country Joe McDonald's Final Rolling Stone Interview: 'Woodstock Changed Everything' Country Joe McDonald, who died Saturday, looked back at his legendary Woodstock moment in a never-before-published 2019 interview with Rolling Stone

Country Joe McDonald called into the Rolling Stone Music Now pod in 2019 to talk with me about his Woodstock performance, 50 years later. It turned out to be his final Rolling Stone interview. R.I.P. to an anti-war legend who faced boycotts for his boldness
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08.03.2026 20:44 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

THREAD: I got laid off from NYMag/Vulture after 14 years. The family lost 75% of income + medical. Now mzs.press bookstore, once a side project. is do-or-die for Judith & I. I feel weird telling you this because others are doing much worse. But if you could like or share this, we'd be so grateful!

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Someone once said, affectionately, that all his women looked like Roz

04.03.2026 13:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Some people have a mental disorder where their reaction to Republicans doing something bad is to get mad at Democrats.

28.02.2026 17:19 πŸ‘ 360 πŸ” 37 πŸ’¬ 78 πŸ“Œ 11

Hey how’s Jill Stein doing this morning

28.02.2026 15:48 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s like the old joke β€œthe food was terrible – and such small portions”

28.02.2026 03:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Incoherence on full display. She’s a killer but they’re mad at her for losing? Come on now.

28.02.2026 03:19 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A grey hoodie with text which reads:

β€œBuy a man eat fish,
He day, teach fish man
To a lifetime.”

A grey hoodie with text which reads: β€œBuy a man eat fish, He day, teach fish man To a lifetime.”

Wise words

27.02.2026 23:53 πŸ‘ 8022 πŸ” 1929 πŸ’¬ 158 πŸ“Œ 141

Oh I’m quite sure. Note that he doesn’t do real press

27.02.2026 04:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

What may finally end his threat is how increasingly boring he is

25.02.2026 02:20 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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THREE CHORDS AND BLESSED NOISE β€œTHREE CHORDS AND BLESSED NOISE” Patti Smith & Her Band Horses 50th Anniversary Chicago | New York City | Boston November 2025 a tour chronicle...

i needed emergency dental work yesterday & to help offset that I'm having a SALE for my Patti Smith chapbook! $2 off between now and Friday with code TEETH: jukeboxgraduate.bigcartel.com/product/thre...

24.02.2026 19:19 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Awesome stuff.

20.02.2026 05:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Super Bowl discourse is not complete until the Dad from The Necessary Conversation weighs in on the halftime show

10.02.2026 01:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

To clear up any confusion, New Jersey is technically part of the United States and Charlie Puth is an American citizen

09.02.2026 03:41 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This show was a slap in the face to Our Great Stock Market

09.02.2026 02:16 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

I think even Kid Rock understands that the effort to present him as somehow more of a moral exemplar than Bad Bunny is beyond absurd, entirely counterfactual, and insulting to everyone’s intelligence

08.02.2026 22:57 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just saw a post with George Clinton citing the Beatles as his favorite band, which reminded me of this quote he once gave me

06.02.2026 03:12 πŸ‘ 1270 πŸ” 372 πŸ’¬ 25 πŸ“Œ 38

the Washington Post effectively blew up its arts section today, dismissing its books, TV, music, and theater critics, features writers, and several editors. (I'm also guessing the vacant film critic position will stay that way.) Just an insane loss of talent and a huge self-inflicted wound.

04.02.2026 21:46 πŸ‘ 542 πŸ” 124 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 19
Exploring Justin Townes Earle's Nashville | Rolling Stone Nashville Now
Exploring Justin Townes Earle's Nashville | Rolling Stone Nashville Now YouTube video by Rolling Stone

This was a special chat: I chatted JTE while visiting some of the most important Nashville spots in his early life/career w/ my dear colleague @joeyblueclaw.bsky.social

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04.02.2026 14:43 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Justin Bieber's Seven-Minute Rehearsal and More Behind-the-Scenes 2026 Grammy Secrets 'You want a bit of anarchy,' says exec producer Ben Winston, who breaks down the making of the Grammys, from Lady Gaga to Cher to Sabrina Carpenter

Went behind the scenes of the 2026 Grammys with producer Ben Winston:

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03.02.2026 01:05 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Justin Bieber's Seven-Minute Rehearsal and More Behind-the-Scenes 2026 Grammy Secrets 'You want a bit of anarchy,' says exec producer Ben Winston, who breaks down the making of the Grammys, from Lady Gaga to Cher to Sabrina Carpenter

Went behind the scenes of the 2026 Grammys with producer Ben Winston:

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03.02.2026 01:05 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

On-brand

02.02.2026 03:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From Bruce Springsteen on Minneapolis to CSNY on Kent State β€”Β a History of Instant Protest Songs We look back at rapid-response songs -- from Woody Guthrie and Nina Simone to Bruce Springsteen's quick turnaround on 'Streets of Minneapolis'

Timely new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

01.02.2026 20:55 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Again, my information is that no, Bruce Springsteen will NOT open the Grammys tonight with β€œStreets of Minnesota”

01.02.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Some people are hoping Bruce might open the Grammys with his new song - alas I can confirm that there are no plans for that no happen

31.01.2026 22:14 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A Kiss At The End Of The Rainbow from A Mighty Wind
A Kiss At The End Of The Rainbow from A Mighty Wind YouTube video by JaMora

I was crying laughing, now I’m just crying.

31.01.2026 01:18 πŸ‘ 392 πŸ” 72 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 4
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For nearly a century, the @washingtonpost’s foreign correspondents have been on the ground for the world’s most pressing stories. Now, our desk is facing potential steep cuts. Washington needs us. The world needs us. If you read us and need us, please watch this video and share.

29.01.2026 23:32 πŸ‘ 282 πŸ” 125 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 17
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

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The people of Minneapolis are brave and good. May the spirit of Prince Rogers Nelson continue to watch over them

27.01.2026 00:31 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happening now: nurses and staff at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle are holding a vigil for Alex Pretti. Some are out here in their scrubs. People have brought flowers and are writing notes to add to the candles.

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