{"product_id":"rolling-stone-magazine-42-9-20-1969-schertz-18","title":"Rolling Stone Issue #309 \"Rock \u0026 Roll Tragedy\" — The Who Cincinnati 1980 | Johnny \"JW\" Roberts Closet","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original Rolling Stone Magazine Issue #309, January 24, 1980 from the personal collection of Johnny \"JW\" Roberts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most significant issues in Rolling Stone's history. The cover headline says it all: \u003cstrong\u003e\"Rock \u0026amp; Roll Tragedy — Why Eleven Died in Cincinnati.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e On the evening of December 3, 1979, eleven people were killed in a crush outside Riverfront Coliseum before a Who concert — a catastrophic failure of festival seating that changed the concert industry forever. \u003cstrong\u003eSHOWCO provided the production for The Who's 1979 North American Tour\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the Cincinnati date. JW Roberts was part of that world — this issue hit differently when you were on the inside of it. Rolling Stone's coverage, written by Chet Flippo, is a landmark piece of rock journalism: unflinching, deeply reported, and essential reading for anyone who cares about the history of live music. The issue also features a Larry Magid \"promoter under fire\" profile and the full Cincinnati investigation spread across multiple pages with photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine, original magazine from JW's personal archive — verified provenance, one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolling Stone Magazine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e #309 — January 24, 1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover story:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Rock \u0026amp; Roll Tragedy — Why Eleven Died in Cincinnati\" by Chet Flippo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e SHOWCO produced The Who's 1979 North American Tour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larry Magid profile, Cincinnati investigation, Steven Spielberg feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice on cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1.25 US \/ 70p UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original vintage — see photos for details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Johnny \"JW\" Roberts personal collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eProceeds from Johnny \"JW\" Roberts Closet benefit SHOWCO alumni and music industry charities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHOWCO ® Archives - Swag Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48466946457794,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1005\/4594\/files\/Photo807064852907_inner_73-90-656-51-6-879-735-879.jpg?v=1785880191","url":"https:\/\/shop.showcoarchives.com\/products\/rolling-stone-magazine-42-9-20-1969-schertz-18","provider":"SHOWCO ® Archives - Swag Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}