num_pages: 320
description: Johnny Ace's career lasted barely eighteen months, yet musicians from Bob Dylan to Paul Simon have acknowledged their debt to him. This is the first comprehensive treatment of an enigmatic, captivating, and influential performer.
language: English
title: The Late Great Johnny Ace and Transition from R&B to Rock 'n' Roll
titlecomplete: The Late Great Johnny Ace and Transition from R&B to Rock 'n' Roll (Music in American Life)
genres: Music
ratings_count: 6
publisher: University of Illinois Press