Shorty Medlocke

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Shorty Medlock
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

  1. ^ a b Greatest Hits liner notes. Flashback Records. 
  2. ^ "Fox Chase." Tomcattin', track 10.
  3. ^ "Rattlesnake Rock 'n' Roller." Marauder, track 8.