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Ralph J. Gleason
American music critic (1917-1975) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 58
Ralph Joseph Gleason 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.
Ralph J. Gleason is read about 71 times a day, in 8 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 19 June 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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About this person
A pioneering jazz and rock critic, he helped the San Francisco Chronicle transition into the rock era.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 1975 · aged 58
