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10/11/2016 GMT

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Writer and musician Michael Lydon recalls the birth of an iconic magazine.

Writer and musician Michael Lydon recalls the launch of an iconic American magazine in November 1967.

In November 1967 an iconic popular culture magazine was launched in the US. It quickly became known for its music coverage, interviews with stars and  in depth political reporting.  Ashley Byrne has been speaking to Michael Lydon, the first managing editor of 'Rolling Stone' Magazine.

Photo: Front page of the first issue of "Rolling Stone" magazine, 9 November 1967 (Credit: Alamy)

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