Paul Shortino (born May 14, 1953) is an American rock singer and musician who has sung for Rough Cutt/The Cutt, Quiet Riot, Bad Boyz, and Shortino.[3] He briefly recorded with J.K. Northrup as the duo, Shortino/Northrup. He has also recorded as a solo artist, writing and performing the song "E.G.G.M.A.N." as the theme for Dr. Eggman in Sonic Adventure 2 for Sega,[4] and in Shadow the Hedgehog as "E.G.G.M.A.N. Doc Robeatnix Mix". Shortino recorded lead vocals for the Heavy Metal benefit project Hear 'n Aid in 1985. The single from this project, "Stars", also features lead vocals by heavy metal singers Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford, Geoff Tate, Don Dokken, Kevin DuBrow, Eric Bloom and Dave Meniketti.
Paul Shortino | |
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![]() Shortino performing at Rock Meets Classic in 2024 | |
Background information | |
Born | May 14, 1953 |
Genres | Heavy metal, glam metal |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, keyboards,[1] bass, percussion[2] |
Shortino is currently a member of the band King Kobra, and also performs in the cast of Raiding the Rock Vault at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.[5]
Acting
editShortino played the character "Duke Fame" in the film, This Is Spinal Tap,[6] and reprised this role in the first webisode by Las Vegas-based group Sin City Sinners. He resides in Las Vegas with his wife Carmen, and is a regular guest of the Sinners.[citation needed]
Discography
editWith Rough Cutt
edit- "Used And Abused" and "A Little Kindness" (1981)
- Rough Cutt (1985)
- Wants You! (1986)
- Rough Cutt Live (1996)
- Sneak Peek EP (2000)
- Anthology (2008)
- Rough Cutt 3 (2021)
With The Cutt
edit- Sacred Place (2002)
With Quiet Riot
edit- QR (1988)
With Badd Boyz
edit- Badd Boyz (1993)
With Shortino
edit- It's About Time (1997)
- Booked, Toured, ...Released! (1999)
- Chasing My Dream (2009)
- Make A Wish (2020)
With Shortino/Northrup
edit- Back on Track (1993)
- Afterlife (2004)
Paul Shortino & the Rhythm Junkies
edit- Stand or Fall (1999)
Hear 'n Aid
edit- Hear 'n Aid - "Stars" (1986)
With King Kobra
edit- King Kobra (2011)
- King Kobra II (2013)
- We Are Warriors (2023)
With Michael Cosyn Group
edit- Burn The Earth (2015)
With Appice
edit- Sinister (2017)
References
edit- ^ Paul Shortino- Stand or Fall album credits @AllMusic.com Archived December 22, 2015, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved July 22, 2012.
- ^ LAuren- Hideout is a Crook's Best Friend album credits @AllMusic.com Retrieved July 22, 2012.
- ^ "Legendary Rock Interview with PAUL SHORTINO of King Kobra, Quiet Riot and Rough Cutt". July 15, 2011. Archived from the original on May 31, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ^ [1] Archived March 3, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Shows Saturday through Wednesday at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV | THE BAND". Raiding The Rock Vault. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1999). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 399. ISBN 0-7535-0257-7.