Johnny Ace

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Johnny Ace
Ace in 1954
Background information
Birth name	John Marshall Alexander Jr.
Born	(1929-06-09)June 9, 1929 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	December 25, 1954(1954-12-25) (aged 25) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genres	R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer, musician
Instrument(s)	Vocals, piano
Years active	1949–1954
Labels	Duke, Flair

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.