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 scored a string of hit singles in the mid-1950s before dying of an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Career
Alexander was born in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of a preacher, and grew up near LeMoyne-Owen College. After serving in the navy during the Korean War, Alexander joined Adolph Duncan's Band as a pianist. He then joined the B. B. King band. Soon King departed for Los Angeles and vocalist Bobby Bland joined the army. Alexander took over vocal duties and renamed the band The Beale Streeters, also taking over King's WDIA radio show.
Becoming "Johnny Ace", he signed to Duke Records (originally a Memphis label associated with WDIA) in 1952. Urbane 'heart-ballad' "My Song," his first recording, topped the R&B charts for nine weeks in September. ("My Song" was covered in 1968 by Aretha Franklin, on the flipside of "See Saw".)
Ace began heavy touring, often with Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton. In the next two years, he had eight hits in a row, including "Cross My Heart," "Please Forgive Me," "The Clock," "Yes, Baby," "Saving My Love for You," and "Never Let Me Go." In December, 1954 he was named the Most Programmed Artist of 1954 after a national DJ poll organized by U.S. trade weekly Cash Box.
John Laurinaitis
John Hodger Laurinaitis (born July 31, 1965), also known as Johnny Ace, is an American semi-retired professional wrestler and senior producer, currently employed by WWE.
He has wrestled for such promotions as World Championship Wrestling (WCW), All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) and WWE. He is also the younger brother of Joe Laurinaitis (Road Warrior Animal; one half of the former wrestling tag team The Road Warriors), and the uncle of James Laurinaitis, former Ohio State standout linebacker for the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams. In WWE, Laurinaitis worked in the talent relations office for eight years, and as occasional wrestler from 2011 until 2012. After his on screen firing, he stepped down from his corporate backstage role to being a producer. Prior to joining WWE, Laurinaitis worked as an executive for WCW.
Professional wrestling career
National Wrestling Alliance/World Championship Wrestling (1986–1990)
John Laurinaitis started wrestling in 1986 as Johnny Ace. At first, while wrestling in Florida Championship Wrestling, Ace frequently teamed with his brother The Terminator. Later, when he wrestled for NWA's Jim Crockett Promotions he formed a tag team with Shane Douglas called "The Dynamic Dudes". They were managed by Jim Cornette until Cornette turned on them for Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane's version of The Midnight Express. Prior to entering the competition as one of The Dynamic Dudes at the NWA, he appeared as a flagbearer for the team of The Sheepherders. In his last televised WCW match, Ace lost to Mean Mark Callous, later known as The Undertaker, at Capital Combat on May 19, 1990.
Johnny Ace (disambiguation)
Johnny Ace (1929–1954) is an American rhythm and blues singer.
Johnny Ace is also the name of:
See also
Podcasts:
Johnny Ace
ALBUMS
- Ace’s Wild! The Complete Solo Sides and Sessions released: 2012
- Blues & Rhythm Series: The Chronological Johnny Ace 1951-1954 released: 2005
- The Complete Duke Recordings released: 2004
- Memorial Album released: 1995
- Memorial Album released:
Ace’s Wild! The Complete Solo Sides and Sessions
Released 2012- Mid Night Hours Journey
- My Song
- Follow the Rule
- Angel
- Aces Wild
- Cross My Heart
- Burley Cutie
- The Clock
- Please Forgive Me
- Saving My Love for You
- Yes, Baby
- Still Love You So
- Anymore
- So Lonely
- You’ve Been Gone So Long
- Pledging My Love
- Never Let Me Go
- Don’t You Know
- No Money
- How Can You Be So Mean
- I’m Crazy, Baby
- Anymore (Overdubbed version)
- Pledging My Love (Overdubbed version)
- Johnny Ace’s Last Letter
- Johnny Has Gone
- Salute to Johnny Ace
- Why, Johnny, Why?
- Johnny’s Still Singing
Blues & Rhythm Series: The Chronological Johnny Ace 1951-1954
Released 2005- Midnight Hours Journey
- I Cried
- My Song
- Follow the Rule
- Angel
- Aces Wild
- Cross My Heart
- Burley Cutie
- The Clock
- Please Forgive Me
- Saving My Love for You
- Yes, Baby
- I Still Love You So
- Anymore
- So Lonely
- You've Been Gone So Long
- Pledging My Love
- Never Let Me Go
- Don't You Know
- No Money
- How Can You Be So Mean
- I'm Crazy Baby
Memorial Album
Released 1995- Pledging My Love
- Don't You Know
- Never Let Me Go
- So Lonely
- I'm Crazy Baby
- My Song
- Saving My Love for You
- The Clock
- How Can You Be So Mean
- Still Love You So
- Cross My Heart
- Anymore
- No Money
- Ace's Wild
- Follow the Rule
- Yes, Baby (feat. Big Mama Thornton)
- Angel
- Burley Cutie
- Please Forgive Me
- You Been Gone So Long
Born: 1929-06-09
Died: 1954-12-25
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Pledging My Love
by: Johnny AceForever my darling our love will be true
Always and forever I'll love just you
just promise me darling your love in return
May this fire in my soul dear forever burn
My heart's at your command dear
To keep love and to hold
Making you happy is my desire dear
Keeping you is my goal
I'll forever love you
For the rest of my days
I'll never part from you
And your loving ways
Just promise me darling your love in return
May this fire in my soul dear forever burn
My heart's at your command dear
To keep love and to hold
Making you happy is my desire dear
Keeping you is my goal
I'll forever love you
For the rest of my days
I'll never part from you
And your loving ways
Just promise me darling your love in return
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