Artists Who Rocked the Covers of Rolling Stone before The Paramount Stage

Before music heavy weights hit the stage of The Paramount they were featured on the cover of America’s top music magazine. Over 12 million young Americans turn to Rolling Stone Magazine to get the scoop on upcoming tours, intimate interviews with artists, and a backstage pass as to what goes on off stage. After years of delivering compelling stories and some controversy along the way, Rolling Stone Magazine continues to highlight leading performers. Here are some artists who made the cover before lighting up The Paramount stage: 

Karmin was the winner of Rolling Stone’s Woman Who Rock contest in September 2012 and will be performing live at The Paramount on February 1^st. In 2011, Karmin instantly caught the attention of hip-hop heavy hitters when they posted a cover of Chris Brown’s “Look at Me Now” on YouTube. The video went viral, racking up millions of views after being Tweeted by producers Diplo and Jermaine Dupree, and rapper The Game. After endless covers posted on their YouTube Channel “Karmin covers”, Karmin was ready to perform their own original music for their fans. Tickets to their upcoming show are available for purchase through Ticketmaster.com, charge-by-phone @ 800-745-3000 or The Paramount Box Office (open daily from 12 noon - 6 pm).

Taylor Momsen graced the cover of the Mexico Rolling Stone in June 2013 just months before she performed at The Paramount with her band The Pretty Reckless. Momsen, lead singer of The Pretty Reckless, started her career in the entertainment business at a young age. At two years old, Momsen signed to a modeling agency and a year later she appeared in commercials and films. In 2007, Momsen became a household name when she was casted as Jenny Humphrey in the CW’s Gossip Girl. When Gossip Girl finished taping in 2012 and no one pictured the blonde beauty to be a rock-n-roll chick.

Billy Joel was viewed on the cover in 1980, 1982, 1986, and 1990 before he made a surprise performance at The Paramount this past October. Lauryn Hill, who will be performing on the 26^th of this month, made the cover in February of 1999. Boz Scaggs was also featured on the cover in February years prior in 1977 and will be performing on May 13^th. Other artists who have made the covers of Rolling Stone Magazine include Dana Carvey who appeared on the cover in March of 1993, Weezer posed for the cover back in 2005’s May issue, Snoop Dogg had a “smokin’ Christmas” back in 2006 on the December issue and Pitbull was seen on the November 2012 issue just a year after performing at The Paramount.

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