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Shorty Medlocke | |
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| Birth name | Paul Robert Medlock |
| Born | July 20, 1912 |
| Origin | United States |
| Died | August 6, 1982 (aged 70) |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Harmonica, banjo, guitar |
| Years active | 1969–1982 |
| Website | www.michaelherring.com/shorty |
Shorty Medlocke (born Paul Robert Medlock, July 20, 1912 – August 6, 1982)[1] was an American blues, country and bluegrass musician and banjo player. He is the grandfather of Rickey Medlocke of the Southern rock bands Blackfoot and Lynyrd Skynyrd.[2] Despite his stage name "Medlocke", his real surname officially is spelled without an "e" on the end.[1]
Starting in 1969, 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.[2] For the follow-up album Tomcattin', Shorty co-wrote the song "Fox Chase" and gave the song a short introduction.[3] For Marauder, Shorty co-wrote "Rattlesnake Rock 'n' Roller" and played banjo on the track.[4] Shorty had also appeared on Blackfoot's 1975 debut album, No Reservations, singing a version of "Railroad Man" (which he also wrote). Shorty Medlocke was also one of the inspirations for the song "Ballad of Curtis Loew" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
- ^ a b Find A Grave Paul Robert "Shorty" Medlock
- ^ a b Greatest Hits liner notes. Flashback Records.
- ^ "Fox Chase." Tomcattin', track 10.
- ^ "Rattlesnake Rock 'n' Roller." Marauder, track 8.