Shorty Medlocke
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Shorty Medlock | |
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Origin | United States |
Genre(s) | Blues Hard rock |
Occupation(s) | Songwriter, musician |
Instrument(s) | Harmonica, Banjo, Guitar |
Associated acts | Blackfoot |
Website | www.michaelherring.com/shorty |
Shorty Medlock is a blues musician and composer.
A descendant of the Blackfoot Confederacy, he is the grandfather of Blackfoot lead guitarist Rickey Medlocke.[1]
Starting in 1979, Shorty made contributions to Blackfoot's music. He wrote the Top 40 hit "Train, Train" (released on the album Strikes), and played harmonica on the track.[1] For the follow-up album Tomcattin', Shorty co-wrote the song "Fox Chase" and gave the song a short introduction.[2] For Marauder, Shorty co-wrote "Rattlesnake Rock 'n' Roller" and played banjo on the track.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Greatest Hits liner notes. Flashback Records.
- ^ "Fox Chase." Tomcattin', track 10.
- ^ "Rattlesnake Rock 'n' Roller." Marauder, track 8.