Shorty Medlocke

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Name = Shorty Medlock


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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
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Origin = United States
Instrument = Harmonica, Banjo, Guitar
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Genre = Blues
Hard rock
Occupation = Songwriter, musician
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Associated_acts = Blackfoot
URL = [http://www.michaelherring.com/shorty.html www.michaelherring.com/shorty]
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Shorty Medlock (1910-1982) was a blues musician and composer.

A descendant of the Blackfoot Confederacy, he is the grandfather of Blackfoot lead guitarist Rickey Medlocke.

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.cite book
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title = "Greatest Hits" liner notes
publisher = Flashback Records
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isbn = ] For the follow-up album "Tomcattin'", Shorty co-wrote the song "Fox Chase" and gave the song a short introduction. ["Fox Chase." "Tomcattin'", track 10.] For "Marauder", Shorty co-wrote "Rattlesnake Rock 'n' Roller" and played banjo on the track. ["Rattlesnake Rock 'n' Roller." "Marauder", track 8.]

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