Shorty Long | |
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Birth name | Frederick Earl Long |
Born | Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. | May 20, 1940
Died | June 29, 1969 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | (aged 29)
Genres | R&B, soul |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, organ, drums, harmonica, and trumpet |
Labels | Tri-Phi/Harvey, King, Soul/Motown |
Frederick Earl "Shorty" Long (May 20, 1940 – June 29, 1969) was an American soul singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer for Motown's Soul Records imprint. He was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in 1980.[1]