Rolling Stone is an American music, politics, and popular culture magazine founded in 1967. This copy is dated May 3, 1979 (Issue No. 290), priced $1.00 / UK 60p, and features Richard Pryor on the cover during a pivotal moment in his career.

The main cover feature reads “Richard Pryor – Life in Concert” by David Felton, focusing on Pryor’s groundbreaking approach to stand‑up comedy and his position as the most influential comedian of the late 1970s. The close‑up colour portrait captures Pryor with a candid, expressive look, consistent with Rolling Stone’s serious, interview‑driven celebrity coverage of the era.

Additional cover features and headlines include:

Allman Brothers – Rebirth of the Band

Havana Jam – Billy Joel, Weather Report and More by Chet Flippo

Hockey Bust – Ron Murdoch, Hassles with Cops, Cocaine and the NHL

The layout reflects classic late‑1970s Rolling Stone styling, balancing comedy, rock music, and investigative sports journalism within a single issue.

This issue captures Richard Pryor at his creative peak, shortly before his transition into more film work and after establishing his legacy as a defining voice in American comedy.

Condition:

Cover present with visible edge wear, creasing, handling marks, and paper toning consistent with age. Spine stress visible. Bagged for protection with a later price sticker present.

Format: Standard magazine

Publication: Rolling Stone

Issue Date: May 3, 1979

Cover Feature: Richard Pryor

Country: United States / United Kingdom distribution