Jann Wenner's Apology and Removal from Rock Hall Board Sparks Controversy

Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner apologizes for his comments suggesting that he chose interviews with white male musicians because Black and female musicians were not "articulate at that level." Wenner issued the apology after being removed from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation board of directors. He acknowledged that his remarks diminished the contributions of Black and women artists and expressed his appreciation and admiration for diverse and important originators of music. Wenner's comments were made during an interview about his book, which features interviews with prominent musicians.