Birth Name: Shorty Long
Occupation: Soul Singer
Place Of Birth: Alabama
Date Of Birth: May 20, 1940
Date Of Death: June 29, 1969
Cause Of Death: N/A
Ethnicity: Unknown
Nationality: Not available
Shorty Long was born on the 20th of May, 1940. He was famous for being a Soul Singer. Soul singer who released hit singles on the legendary Motown label, including “Function at the Junction” and “Here Comes the Judge.” He is a member of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
Shorty Long was born in Alabama. He was born in Birmingham and was signed to Motown in 1963. He passed away in a boating accident in 1969. His funeral was attended by celebrities like Stevie Wonder, who played harmonica at the ceremony.
Shorty Long was a Taurus and was born in the Silent Generation.
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Childhood
Shorty Long was born in 1940s. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. Following the end of the war, it was the start of the Baby Boomer years and technology advancements such as the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, rocket technology and others later became the starting points for Space Exploration and Improved Air Travel. The 40s also brought us the Slinky, Velcro, Jeep, Tupperware and Frisbee. Discover what happened on this day.
Shorty Long is part of the Silent Generation, which followed after the G.I. Generation. As young adults during the McCarthy Era, many members of this generation felt it was dangerous to speak out. They were too young to see action in World War II and too old to participate in the fun of the Summer of Love.
Education
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Family
Shorty Long’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. We will continue to update information on Shorty Long’s parents.
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Personal Life
Like many famous people and celebrities, Shorty Long kept his personal life private. Once more details are available, we will update this section.
Shorty Long was born in the Year of the Dragon.
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | Shorty Long |
| NICKNAME: | Shorty |
| RELIGION: | Unknown |
| AGE GENERATION: | Silent Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Taurus |
| BIRTH DAY: | Monday |
| DEATH DAY: | Sunday |
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Shorty Long was a Taurus. People of this zodiac sign like cooking, romance, working with hands and dislike sudden changes, complications, and insecurity. The strengths of this sign are being reliable, patient, practical, devoted, responsible, stable, while weaknesses can be stubborn, possessive and uncompromising. The greatest overall compatibility with Taurus is Scorpio and Cancer.
Chinese Zodiac: Shorty Long was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are energetic and excitable. They hate hypocrisy and gossip and can sometimes be a bit arrogant and impatient.
Ruling Planet: Shorty Long had a ruling planet of Venus and has a ruling planet of Venus and by astrological associations Friday is ruled by Venus. Venus is the planet of love, harmony, money and possessions. Venus is graceful, charming, sensual and social. People who are born with Mars as the ruling planet have beauty, charm and sensuality.
Shorty Long’s birth sign is Taurus and he had a ruling planet of Venus.
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