Lights, Camera, Author - Peter Richardson
From Lights, Camera, Author! by Jim Junot
April 5, 2026 · 33 min
About this episode
Jim Junot interviews historian Peter Richardson about the early years and cultural impact of Rolling Stone Magazine.
In this episode of "Light Camera Author," host Jim Junot interviewed historian and author Peter Richardson about his new book, "Brand New Beat: The Wild Rise of Rolling Stone Magazine." Richardson discussed the origins and early years of Rolling Stone, from its founding in 1967 by Jan Wenner and Ralph Gleason, to its evolution over the first decade. They explored the magazine's influence on culture and music, its groundbreaking journalism, and the roles of notable writers like Hunter S. Thompson and Cameron Crowe. The conversation also touched on Rolling Stone's approach to covering controversial topics and its impact on the media landscape, drawing parallels to today's digital media environment.
People in this episode
Host: Jim Junot
Guest: Peter Richardson
Topics covered
- Rolling Stone Magazine
- music journalism
- cultural influence
- media landscape
- controversial topics
Keywords
- Rolling Stone
- Peter Richardson
- music
- journalism
- cultural impact
- media
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Rolling Stone Magazine
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