John Marshall Alexander Jr. (June 9, 1929 – December 25, 1954), known by the stage name Johnny Ace, was an American rhythm-and-blues singer. He had a string of hit singles in the …

2024年12月29日 · Ace’s death stood as perhaps the city’s greatest concert tragedy until 10 people were crushed and killed at the Astroworld festival in 2021. Who was Johnny Ace? Ace …

2024年12月20日 · Ace’s death stood as perhaps the city’s greatest concert tragedy until 10 people were crushed and killed at the Astroworld festival in 2021. Who was Johnny Ace? Ace …

2016年9月29日 · During an intermission, Ace fatally shot himself backstage with a .32 caliber pistol. “Pledging” went on to become a posthumous hit for the 25-year-old singer.

2025年1月18日 · Johnny Ace’s story is not just one of tragedy but also a cautionary tale about the music industry’s treatment of artists. The pressures of fame, combined with the lack of support …

Johnny Ace, just 25-years-old, accidentally shot himself on December 25th, 1954, backsrtage at his concert sitting with his band. This tragic death marked the end to an illustrious, impactful,...

2006年12月26日 · Rhythm and blues recording star Johnny Ace accidentally killed himself while playing Russian roulette at a holiday dance here on Saturday (25). The shooting occurred at a …

2018年6月27日 · Johnny Ace died at 25, allegedly during a game of Russian Roulette. The legend of his death not only obscures his talent but is built upon a misreading of what really …

2023年3月2日 · Johnny Ace’s tragic success marked the beginning of crossover appeal for black artist that less than a generation before had been relegated to strictly performing on the chitlen …

2017年8月16日 · His death, from a self-inflicted gunshot, usually presumed to be accidental, occurred on Christmas Day, 1954. He was 25 years old. The incident is often seen as the …