The comments were made in an interview with The New York Times while promoting his book, "The Masters."
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Following the backlash, Wenner was removed from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation's board of directors.
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Wenner's book includes interviews with rock legends like Bono and Mick Jagger but excludes Black and female musicians.
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Wenner mentions that the selection of interview subjects was based on his personal interest and love for the artists.
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Many readers and journalists criticized Wenner on social media for his comments.
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Jann Wenner had a significant impact as the leader of Rolling Stone for five decades and as a co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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