Join the legendary Rolling Stone editor & go behind the scenes at the Music City Starfactory.
San Francisco, · Cultural tours
Listing highlights
Subject of Netflix documentary
Like a Rolling Stone, 2022
What you’ll do
This experience is hosted in English.
4.98 out of 5 stars, from 40 reviews
4.98, · 40 reviews
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, · 3 weeks ago
Highly recommend this experience. Ben Fong-Torres has lived an incredibly rich life and is an expert storyteller. Having an opportunity to spend time hearing about some of his experiences (and about the SF music scene in the 60s and 70s) in an intimate setting was unforgettable for our music-loving family.
Erin
Grand Marais, MN
, · February 2026
For anyone with a musical interest, a fascinating experience with a local legend.
Mike
Toronto, Canada
, · February 2026
Ben was phenomenal, not only was he full of great stories, but he took his time to learn our names and answer our questions.
This tour was special, a rare portal into a period of music journalism that was incredibly well curated and masterfully organized.
I'm so lucky to have gone on this tour and to have met Ben, would love to do this again soon!
Patrick
San Francisco, CA
, · February 2026
Great experience! We attended as a large group and had a fantastic time.
Stephanie
Toronto, Canada
, · February 2026
Ben is a living legend! It was a honor to meet him!
Daniel
São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
, · February 2026
Ben Fong-Torres is a local legend! Super cool experience to learn a bit about SF rock history!
Alex
Denver, CO
Upcoming availability
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Where we’ll meet
Music City San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94109, United States
About me
Rock journalist
I'm an American rock journalist known for my role as writer and senior editor at Rolling Stone from 1968 to 1981. As the first Asian American editor at a national publication, I conducted landmark interviews with icons like Bob Dylan & Ray Charles. My biographies of The Doors and the Eagles, among others, have cemented me as a chronicler of American music.
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Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests ages 18 and up can attend, up to 10 guests total.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is beginner.
Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
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Step into rock's golden age with
Ben Fong-Torres
4.98 · 40 reviews
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Free cancellation
What you’ll do
This experience is hosted in English.
4.98 out of 5 stars, from 40 reviews
4.98, · 40 reviews
0 of 0 items showing
, · 3 weeks ago
Highly recommend this experience. Ben Fong-Torres has lived an incredibly rich life and is an expert storyteller. Having an opportunity to spend time hearing about some of his experiences (and about the SF music scene in the 60s and 70s) in an intimate setting was unforgettable for our music-loving family.
Erin
Grand Marais, MN
, · February 2026
For anyone with a musical interest, a fascinating experience with a local legend.
Mike
Toronto, Canada
, · February 2026
Ben was phenomenal, not only was he full of great stories, but he took his time to learn our names and answer our questions.
This tour was special, a rare portal into a period of music journalism that was incredibly well curated and masterfully organized.
I'm so lucky to have gone on this tour and to have met Ben, would love to do this again soon!
Patrick
San Francisco, CA
, · February 2026
Great experience! We attended as a large group and had a fantastic time.
Stephanie
Toronto, Canada
, · February 2026
Ben is a living legend! It was a honor to meet him!
Daniel
São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
, · February 2026
Ben Fong-Torres is a local legend! Super cool experience to learn a bit about SF rock history!
Alex
Denver, CO
Upcoming availability
0 of 0 items showing
Where we’ll meet
Music City San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94109, United States
About me
Rock journalist
I'm an American rock journalist known for my role as writer and senior editor at Rolling Stone from 1968 to 1981. As the first Asian American editor at a national publication, I conducted landmark interviews with icons like Bob Dylan & Ray Charles. My biographies of The Doors and the Eagles, among others, have cemented me as a chronicler of American music.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
Step into rock's golden age with
Ben Fong-Torres
Join the legendary Rolling Stone editor & go behind the scenes at the Music City Starfactory.