Ralph J. Gleason
American music critic (1917–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ralph Joseph Gleason (March 1, 1917 – June 3, 1975) was an American music critic and columnist. 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.[1] A pioneering jazz and rock critic, he helped the San Francisco Chronicle transition into the rock era.[2]
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Born | Ralph Joseph Gleason March 1, 1917 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | June 3, 1975(1975-06-03) (aged 58) Berkeley, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Columbia University |
Occupation(s) | Critic, columnist, editor |
Spouse |
Jean Rayburn (m. 1940) |
Children | 3 |
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