Rolling Stone Magazine #343 - 1981

Vintage Rolling Stone magazine, issue number 343 published on May 14, 1981 with the cover featuring an article on the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the demands for gun control after the assassinations of JFK and John Lennon. 

Rolling Stone magazine debuted in 1967, founded by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J. Gleason in San Francisco. It quickly became the definitive voice of rock music and counterculture, featuring in-depth interviews, album reviews, and investigative journalism. The publication expanded beyond music to cover politics, film, and popular culture, establishing itself as essential reading for a generation. By the 1980s, Rolling Stone had solidified its position as America's leading music and culture magazine. This issue captures a pivotal moment in rock history, documenting the era's most influential artists and cultural movements. The magazine's iconic cover photography and fearless reporting made each issue a collectible snapshot of the times. Rolling Stone's legacy spans decades of shaping music criticism and cultural discourse, influencing how audiences discover and understand popular music and entertainment.

Condition: Good. Cover coming off, light tears to cover, especially by staples. See images for full details.