by Tao Oliveto, Carrboro, NC

What’s better than sex and rock ‘n roll? Sex, rock ‘n roll and changing the world. For many years, I have enjoyed Rolling Stone Magazine. It helps me be engaged in both the music world and the political climate, with their excellent coverage of the rock and roll scene and their weekly news features. This month, RS has outdone themselves with the third installment of this year’s Fortieth Anniversary issue (#1039). Find a copy and start reading! Or, go to the website and read it online.

This is a collection of 25 interviews on the future of American and the world with the artists, scientists and leaders who “helped shape our time.” No kidding – this is good and inspiring and thought-provoking dialogue from icons to idols to iconoclasts. The lineup is spectacular – I simply have to list them all: Al Gore, Bono, Bill Maher, Tim Berners-Lee, George Clooney, Eli Pariser, Craig Venter, Sam Harris, Eddie Vedder, Dave Matthews, Cornel West, Jon Stewart, paul Krugman, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Billie Joe Armstrong, Kanye West, Chris Rock, Lisa Randall, Dave Eggers, William Gibson, Jane Goodall, Bill Gates, Bruce Springsteen, Bill Clinton.

In order to absorb it all, I’m limiting myself to two reads/day. There’s a lot to take in and take away – ideas, inspiration, amusement, outrage, ideas, information, along with a little fear, but much more than that – hope. Read along with me and give me your thoughts. Happy Anniversary, Rolling Stone and thanks.

Tags: culture, entertainment, history, people

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