Johnny Ace
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 mid-1950s. Alexander died of an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound at the age of 25.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Marshall Alexander Jr. |
| Born | June 9, 1929 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | December 25, 1954 (aged 25) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1949–1954 |
| Labels | Duke, Flair |
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