The legend of Johnny Ace is the first Rock and Roll mystery. Many say he shot himself back stage at a concert in Houston while playing Russian Roulette on Christmas Eve 1954. Others say it was an accident. And there have been whispers of murder. As a result, his song “Pledging My Love” went on to be #1 on the Rhythm & Blues chart for 10 weeks in 1955. An original copy of the 45 on Duke Records with “No Money” on the flip side is worth up to $100.00. In 1955, Duke Records released the 10 inch “Memorial Album.” An original copy can sell for $600.00 today.