b. James L. Land, 11 November 1936; Jasper, TX
d. 24 December 1994; Waco, TX
Singer. The ‘‘Silver Fox of the Blues’’ grew up in
Houston, singing in a gospel group with Joe Tex
before beginning his R&B and blues activities. After
touring with Bobby ‘‘Blue’’ Bland and Junior Parker,
he was signed to the Duke/Peacock label in 1955. Ace
had a few hits, such as ‘‘Nothing In the World Can
Hurt Me (Except You)’’ in the 1960s before relocating
to Los Angeles and then Oakland in 1970 where he
built up a following with his soul-drenched live shows.
His most prolific recording period came shortly before his death as ‘‘Silver Fox’’ and ‘‘Don’t Hurt No
More’’ were released in 1994. He was also represented
by several posthumous releases, most notably ‘‘From
Me to You,’’ his Bobby ‘‘Blue’’ Bland tribute.
MICHAEL POINT
Bibliography
Santelli
Bonner, Brett J. ‘‘Buddy Ace’’ (obituary). Living Blues
no. 120 (March/April 1995): 92.
Discography
‘‘Buddy Ace, Silver Fox’’ (1994. Evejim Records 2040).
‘‘Don’t Hurt No More’’ (1994. Evejim Records 2018).
‘‘From Me to You’’ (1995. Evejim Records 2048).
‘‘The Real Thing’’ (1996. Jewel 5054)