Paul Shortino
Encyclopedia
Paul Shortino is a singer who has sung for several bands, including Rough Cutt
/The Cutt, Quiet Riot
, Bad Boyz, and Shortino. He's recorded with JK Northrup as Shortino/Northrup. He's also recorded as a solo artist. He also did the theme song for Dr. Eggman called "E.G.G.M.A.N." in Sonic Adventure 2
for Sega (this song was later revised by Remix Factory in Shadow the Hedgehog
as "E.G.G.M.A.N. Doc Robeatnix Mix"). In 1985, Shortino recorded lead vocals for the Heavy Metal benefit project Hear 'n Aid
. The single "We're Stars", also features lead vocals by
Ronnie James Dio
, Rob Halford
, Geoff Tate
, Don Dokken
, Kevin DuBrow
, Eric Bloom
and Dave Meniketti
.
He is currently in the band King Kobra
.
, and reprised this role in the first webisode done by Las Vegas, Nevada
-based group Sin City Sinners
. Shortino resides in Vegas and is a regular guest of the Sinners.
Rough Cutt
Rough Cutt was an American heavy metal band from San Diego, California in the 1980s. They were based in Los Angeles after signing a recording contract with Warner Brothers...
/The Cutt, Quiet Riot
Quiet Riot
Quiet Riot is an American Heavy Metal band. They are best known for their hit singles "Metal Health" and "Cum On Feel the Noize". They were founded in 1973 by guitarist Randy Rhoads and bassist Kelly Garni, under the original name Mach 1, before changing the name to Little Women and finally Quiet...
, Bad Boyz, and Shortino. He's recorded with JK Northrup as Shortino/Northrup. He's also recorded as a solo artist. He also did the theme song for Dr. Eggman called "E.G.G.M.A.N." in Sonic Adventure 2
Sonic Adventure 2
Sonic Adventure 2 is a platform game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the Dreamcast video game console. It was released in North America on June 19, 2001 and in Japan on June 23, 2001 to mark the 10th anniversary of the release of the first Sonic the Hedgehog game. It is the sequel...
for Sega (this song was later revised by Remix Factory in Shadow the Hedgehog
Shadow the Hedgehog (video game)
Shadow the Hedgehog is a 2005 video game developed by Sega Studio USA, the former United States division of Sega's Sonic Team. Featuring the titular fictional character Shadow the Hedgehog from Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog series, the game was revealed at the March 2005 Walk of Game inauguration of...
as "E.G.G.M.A.N. Doc Robeatnix Mix"). In 1985, Shortino recorded lead vocals for the Heavy Metal benefit project Hear 'n Aid
Hear 'n Aid
Hear 'n Aid was a one-off project of the heavy metal/hard rock scene of the 1980s to raise money for famine relief in Africa. According to Ronnie James Dio's MySpace profile, the project raised $1 million within a year.- Background :...
. The single "We're Stars", also features lead vocals by
Ronnie James Dio
Ronnie James Dio
Ronald James Padavona , better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio, which means God in Italian. Other musical projects include the collective fundraiser...
, Rob Halford
Rob Halford
Robert John Arthur "Rob" Halford is an English singer-songwriter, who is best known as the lead vocalist for the Grammy Award-winning heavy metal band Judas Priest. He is nicknamed the "Metal God" as a tribute to his influence on metal, and after the Judas Priest song of the same name from 1980's...
, Geoff Tate
Geoff Tate
Geoff Tate is an American singer and musician, who rose to fame in the 1980s with the progressive metal band, Queensrÿche...
, Don Dokken
Don Dokken
Donald Maynard Dokken is best known for being the lead singer and founder of the band Dokken. He is known for his vibrato-laden, melodic vocal style which has made him an influential figure in American heavy metal. After enjoying mainstream success with Dokken, he parted ways with the band in 1988...
, Kevin DuBrow
Kevin DuBrow
Kevin Mark DuBrow was an American rock singer best known as the lead vocalist of the Heavy Metal band Quiet Riot from 1975 until his death in 2007...
, Eric Bloom
Eric Bloom
Eric Bloom is an American singer, songwriter and musician. He is best known as the main vocalist, and "stunt guitar" for the long-running band Blue Öyster Cult, with work on over 20 albums...
and Dave Meniketti
Dave Meniketti
David Alan "Dave" Meniketti is the singer, songwriter and lead guitarist for 70's/80's Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band Y&T. He has also released two solo efforts, one of which is more blues-oriented, but he still tours with Y&T.-History:...
.
He is currently in the band King Kobra
King Kobra
King Kobra is a glam metal group founded by drummer Carmine Appice after his tenure with Ozzy Osbourne in 1984. The band during the time of their first two albums included four relatively unknown musicians: vocalist Mark Free, guitarist David Michael-Philips, guitarist Mick Sweda, and bassist...
.
Acting
He played the character "Duke Fame" in the classic film This Is Spinal TapThis Is Spinal Tap
This Is Spinal Tap is an American 1984 rock musical mockumentary directed by Rob Reiner about the fictional heavy metal band Spinal Tap...
, and reprised this role in the first webisode done by Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
-based group Sin City Sinners
Sin City Sinners
Sin City Sinners is a group of prominent musicians who perform self-penned originals and rock and roll covers at key venues throughout Las Vegas, Nevada...
. Shortino resides in Vegas and is a regular guest of the Sinners.
With Rough Cutt
- "Used And Abused" and "A Little Kindness" (1981)
- Rough CuttRough Cutt (album)Rough Cutt is the self-titled debut album of the 80's hard rock/heavy metal band of the same name. It was produced by Tom Allom who is most famous for producing Judas Priest.The song "Take Her" was co-written by Ronnie James Dio....
(1985) - Wants You!Wants You!Wants You! is the second album of the band Rough Cutt. Producer Jack Douglas also worked with Cheap Trick, Aerosmith on "Rocks", "Toys in the Attic" and "Draw the Line", and on John Lennon's last record "Double Fantasy".-Track listing:...
(1986) - Rough Cutt LiveRough Cutt LiveRough Cutt Live is a live album by the American heavy metal band Rough Cutt. The live album contains three studio tracks.-Track listing:#"Let 'em Talk"#"Bad Reputation"#"We Like It Loud"#"Double Trouble"#"Black Widow"#"Take Her"#"Dreamin' Again"...
(1996) - Sneak Peek EP (2000)
- AnthologyAnthology (Rough Cutt album)Anthology is an anthology of previously unreleased Rough Cutt material.The Fiddler's Studio Sessions were recorded before the band's first album was recorded.-Fiddler's Studio Sessions 1984:# Take Her# Stranger/Dressed To Kill# Dreamin' Again...
(2008)
With Shortino
- It's About Time (1997)
- Booked, Toured, ...Released! (1999)
- Chasing My Dream (2009)
Hear 'n Aid (1985)
- Hear 'n Aid - We're Stars (7" single)
- Hear 'n Aid - We're Stars (12" single)
- Hear 'n Aid - Stars (Album)
External links
- http://www.paulshortino.com