Ralph J. Gleason, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ralph J. Gleason

American musician

Date of Birth: 01-Mar-1917

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 03-Jun-1975

Profession: author, music critic, journalist, essayist, musicologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Ralph Joseph Gleason (March 1, 1917 – June 3, 1975) was an American jazz and popular music critic.
He contributed for many years to the San Francisco Chronicle, was a founding editor of Rolling Stone magazine, and cofounder of the Monterey Jazz Festival.
A pioneering rock critic, he helped the San Francisco Chronicle transition into the rock era.