Ep67 - Joe Hagan, Author Rolling Stone Magazine Biography 'Sticky Fingers'

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The book, 'Sticky Fingers: The Life and Times of Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone Magazine' is the story of one man’s ego, 1960s youth culture, and the history of rock and roll, all jammed into one. Like the magazine, the book covers power, fame, and politics through unbelievable stories involving icons of rock. The book provides vivid details about John Lennon, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Pete Townsend, Yoko Ono, Billy Joel, Cameron Crowe, Lorne Michaels, Andy Warhol, Dan Aykroyd, Bette Midler, and Rolling Stone contributor, Hunter S. Thompson, among others. Rolling Stone creator and editor Jann Wenner gave exclusive access to Joe Hagan for this book, even if that meant making himself look bad on occasion. Wenner, often described as both a promoter and backstabber, gave Hagan access to conversations and images from the greatest superstars in history. In this exclusive interview, author Joe Hagan talks about his chance encounter with Jann Wenner in a coffee shop, his career as a journalist, 1960s counterculture, and finally, the importance and danger of “grasping at greatness.” Stay up-to-date on other creative advice at www.creativeprinciples.live