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Young Jessie Remembered
30th April 2020
It was with dismay that we at Ace learned yesterday of Young Jessie’s passing. A superb singer and songwriter in the 1950’s R&B vein, he was also a highly accomplished pianist who made a living as a solo jazz pianist/vocalist, as well as with his own bands, the Obie Jessie Combo and the Obie Jessie Trio, playing club dates from the 1960s until recently.
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Roddy Jackson
13th December 2022
Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and showman extraordinaire Roddy Jackson passed away on December 7th. His friend Alec Palao remembers one of the very last active 50s rockers.
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Spencer Wiggins
16th February 2023
Soul and gospel singer Percy Wiggins has sent us the sad news that his brother Spencer passed away on 13th February 2023.
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Chuck Jackson
21st February 2023
Chuck Jackson sadly passed away on 16th February, we look back at his career.
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Remembering Ray Topping
3rd January 2024
Remembering Ray Topping who died 15 years ago on 3rd January and was the first consultant to work for Ace. Known as the Blues Detective, he had an academic approach to his subject, and pursued the careers of many of his favourite musicians.