Cover Story

Jonas Brothers

With a hit tour and a new record, the three preacher's sons have gone from Disney novelty to full-blown phenomenon. But all they want is for you to see them as a real band. By Jason Gay

PHOTO GALLERY: A Short History of the Jonas Brothers
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes at the Jonas Brothers' Cover Shoot
INTERVIEW: Jonas Brothers Fans Clamoring for Rolling Stone Cover Declare Mission: Accomplished
PHOTO GALLERY: A Day in the Life of the Jonas Brothers: Kevin, Joe and Nick Get Behind the Lens

Features

Sports on the Edge 2008

From a jacked javelin thrower to a dreadlocked skateboarding prodigy, meet the rising stars of this year's X Games and Olympics. By Josh Dean. Photographs by Theo Wenner.
Plus: Welcome to Skatopia: 88 acres of skateboarding anarchy in the USA. By Mark Binelli

PHOTO GALLERY:Behind the scenes at Brewce Martin's wild, massive haven for skaters in Ohio
VIDEO: Exclusive footage from the upcoming documentary Skatopia

Mark Knopfler's Second Act

Since he walked away from Dire Straits in 1995, the guitarist has found a new, quieter career as one of rock's greatest songwriters. By Scott Spencer

ALBUM GUIDE: The essential Mark Knopfler recordings, from Sultans of Swing to his choice solo and soundtrack work

Seth Rogen's Stoner Classic

How the comedian and his pal James Franco made Pineapple Express, the best new stoner comedy. By Stephen Rodrick

GUIDE: The Stoner Movie Hall of Fame, by Peter Travers

Rock & Roll

Rockers Get Their Game On

As Rock Band and Guitar Hero become a billion-dollar industry, Guns n' Roses, Aerosmith and others are signing up. Are the Beatles next?

LIVE REPORT: Billy Joel bids farewell to Shea Stadium

ON THE ROAD: Katy Perry, Gym Class Heroes' big Warped Tour adventure

INDUSTRY: As CD sales sink, Sony BMG and Warner open their art archives

IN THE STUDIO: Tom Morello

PROFILE: Veteran rocker Alejandro Escovedo on his epic life and great new album

ON THE ROAD: Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters pay tribute to the Who

BREAKING: Cult favorites Love as Laughter wow with a midcareer highlight

INDUSTRY: Midyear music biz report card shows amid slumping industry, Lil Wayne, Bon Jovi are top sellers for 2008

REPORT: A ban on foreign rock acts puts a damper on emerging live market in China

Q&A

Craig Finn

The Hold Steady singer on learning to love Zeppelin, secret messages in his lyrics and meeting Springsteen

INTERVIEW: More from Craig Finn

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Reviews

Nas Fights Back

The MC rages against racism on his controversial new disc.

PLUS: Randy Newman, Conor Oberst, Scars on Broadway, Buddy Guy, Rose Hill Drive, John Mayer, CSS, Candlebox, Peter Gabriel and Various Artists, Dr. Dog, O.A.R., James Carter, Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis and Cassandra Wilson.

REISSUES: U2's Boy, October and War, Billy Joel and Sebadoh.

KEY TRACKS: Hear the best of this issue's review section

Movies

Smokin' Stooges

Pineapple Express delivers a killer high. By Peter Travers

PLUS: Wall-E, Step Brothers, Mama Mia! and American Teen.

Also In This Issue...

Top 10

The Best in TV, the Web, Books and Beyond: Vampires want to suck our pop culture as Harold and Kumar smoke out Cuba. And did you see 50 Cent's crazy new game?

Smoking Section

The Walkmen preview new music, Steve Miller checks in about his tour and Billy Joel praises John Mayer By Austin Scaggs

Fricke's Picks

Austin trio White Denim
Meet Boris, a new Blue Cheer
Seventies explorers Howlin Rain