The death of Johnny Ace has to be considered one of the first cautionary tales during the birth of Rock and Roll era.Ace was an R&B singer with good looks, natural talent and sold a large amount of records in the early 50’s.He lived the “Rock and Roll lifestyle” before their really was one and was found dead on Christmas prior to a gig after a failed game of Russian roulette.Ironically, he would score his biggest hit (Pledging My Love) posthumously and that song finally saw him break through to white audiences.Sadly, Ace never did see the birth of the genre that he was instrumental in helping to create.
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Should Johnny Ace be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 62.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 13.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10.8%
No opinion. - 2.7%
No way! - 10.8%
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