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Billboard Music Magazine
The first music magazine ever was made by Billboard's which was issued in 1894. Founded in Cincinnati by William Donaldson and James Hennegan. -
Billboard
Billboard's first connection of music wasn't until 1913. -
Melody Maker
Melody Maker was one of the first music magazines released in June 1926 and inside had the 'honours list' which was the first ever recorded charts. It was founded by Lawrence Wright, a composer and publisher in 1926. -
NME (New Musical Express)
was first issued in 1952. -
Rolling Stone Magazine
Rolling Stone was founded in 1967 by Jann Wenner who is still the chief editor, and music critic Ralf J. Gleason. -
History of Music Magazines
NME became the best selling British music magazine. -
Kerrang!
The first issue of the maagzine came as a one-off supplement in the 'Sounds' newspaper. Kerrang! initially covered the New Wave of British heavy metal and rising hard rock acts, but gradually widened it's gaze to what it covers today. -
Total Guitar
Total Guitar is a guitar; that commonly features interviews with band members and artists on the type of instrumant they use. The magazine comes with a free CD in every issue. -
Q Magazine
Q Magazine was founded by Mark Ellen and David Hepworth. The magazine has a huge review section, including music, film, live shows, radio and television and so on. -
Vibe
Vibe launched in 1993, and is still a very popular magazine today. It provides lots of entertainment and recent news about a range of artists. -
Top of The Pops
Top of The Pops was launched in 1995. -
Kerrang! Tour
Every January, Kerrang! hosts a rock music tour with four big names in the industry, going around the UK until the end of February. -
'Q' Issue Banned
After Lady Gaga posed topless in a shoot for the April 2010 issue, the magazine was banned in most stores in the UK.
