Ralph J. Gleason

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. A pioneering jazz and rock critic, he helped the ''San Francisco Chronicle'' transition into the rock era. Provided by Wikipedia