“Was an active performer in the early days of R & R when the sax was an integral part of pop, rock and R & B. Toured with Bobby Vee, Mike Waggoner & the Bops and other regional/national acts in the late 50’s/early 60’s. After a long hiatus to raise a family and run a business, Ace returned to the Twin Cities music scene in 2003 performing as a blues saxman where he is referred to as the “Godfather or Growl” – reference to his throwback, growling rock sax tone.