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Paul Shortino is an American rock singer and musician who has done work for the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
History
Shortino has sung for several bands, including Rough Cutt/The Cutt, Quiet Riot, Bad Boyz, and Shortino. He also 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." in Sonic Adventure 2 for Sega.
In 1985, Shortino recorded lead vocals for the Heavy Metal benefit project Hear 'n Aid. The single from this project, "We're 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.
Shortino is currently in the band King Kobra and is also performing in the cast of Raiding the Rock Vault at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Shortino also played the character "Duke Fame" in the film This Is Spinal Tap, and reprised this role in the first webisode done by Las Vegas, Nevada-based group Sin City Sinners. Shortino resides in Las Vegas with his wife Carmen and is a regular guest of the Sinners.
Credits
Soundtracks
- Sonic Adventure 2
- "E.G.G.M.A.N." (writer, vocals)
- Shadow the Hedgehog
- "E.G.G.M.A.N. Doc. Robeatnix Mix" (vocals)