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We were very sad to lose the last surviving member of Motörhead; a group that was on the verge of breaking up when we signed them to a record deal and released their first single and LP way back in 1977.

“Lord Luther” McDaniels, lead singer of vocal group the 4 Deuces, died from pneumonia on December 30^th 2017 at the age of 79. Alec Palao remembers one of the most colourful characters from northern California rock’n’roll’s golden age.

Lou Johnson passed away this week after a long illness caused by a severe stroke many years ago. I only ever met him via the phone but he was so warm and welcoming, I felt I knew him well. I also got on famously with his wife Linda, as we had something in common – Lou was our favourite singer.

It’s always sad to hear of the death of anyone whose music has been such a huge part of one’s life. 

2018 has begun with the loss of Rick Hall, founder of Florence, Alabama Music Enterprises  - or FAME, as it’s known throughout the world. Ace has represented the Fame catalogue exclusively for many years, and is proud to do so to this day. It goes without saying that we are all greatly saddened that the gregarious and immensely likeable Mr. Hall will no longer be sitting in his big chair in his office above his studios, running his company in a hands-on capacity.  He may have been getting up there in years, but Rick had the energy and enthusiasm of a man half his age. Although nobody and nothing lasts forever, you always felt Rick had a better chance than most of making that happen.

Chocolate Watchband bassist Bill Flores passed away in his sleep in northern California on March 8^th. Alec Palao pays homage to a true gent.