Miley’s Rock & Roll Ways

“This is the cover that she deserves and the information I need. I love the rock era everyone seems to be going to now.”

—Summer Jaime, via Twitter

When Miley Cyrus first appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone seven years ago, she was still navigating the transition from being Hannah Montana, America’s sweetheart, to declaring her own identity. For our January issue [“Miley’s Rock & Roll Heart,” RS 1347], Cyrus talked with Brittany Spanos about finally getting the respect she deserves as an artist, plus the struggles she overcame to get to this point. Our readers had lots to say in response. “Best damn interview,” wrote Sammie D. Fox. “She is a living legend. I am happy for her.” Twitter user Alyssa wrote, “I love that she’s bringing rock & roll back into the spotlight.” While Cyrus’ latest album, Plastic Hearts, may signal her most overtly rock period yet, reader Kindsey Vaughn noticed that attitude before: “You can definitely hear a David Bowie/Prince vibe on Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz.” Others were moved by Cyrus opening up about her sobriety. “I stopped booze at 27 too. Good move, not easy,” wrote Jay David Murphy. “In my opinion, she is the most talented female singer of the past 50 years. She is a soul pilot. She is being true to herself.” Reader Indigo Urie said, “She has the right to change and find herself just like everyone else in this world. Congrats to her.”