Key takeaways:
- Jann Wenner was removed from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors following comments he made that were seen as disparaging towards Black and female musicians.
- Wenner’s comments were met with immediate backlash from the music industry, with many musicians and fans calling for his removal.
- The Hall of Fame released a statement saying they are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all music fans, and are dedicated to honoring the legacy of all musicians, regardless of race, gender, or genre.
Jann Wenner, the co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors following comments he made that were seen as disparaging towards Black and female musicians.
The Hall of Fame made the announcement on Saturday, a day after Wenner’s comments were published in a New York Times interview. Wenner had been doing publicity for his new book “The Masters,” which features interviews with all white and male musicians.
Wenner’s comments were met with immediate backlash from the music industry. Many musicians and fans took to social media to express their disappointment and call for Wenner’s removal from the Hall of Fame.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation released a statement saying, “We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all music fans, and we will not tolerate any form of discrimination or bigotry. We are dedicated to honoring the legacy of all musicians, regardless of race, gender, or genre.”
The Hall of Fame has not yet announced who will replace Wenner on the Board of Directors. In the meantime, the Hall of Fame is continuing to celebrate the legacy of all musicians, regardless of race, gender, or genre.
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