Johnny Long (musician)
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Johnny Long (September 12, 1914 (disputed) ā October 31, 1972) was an American violinist and bandleader, known as "The Man Who's Long on Music". He was raised on a farm in Newell, North Carolina, currently a subdivision of Charlotte. He started practicing with the violin at the age of six, but injured two fingers on his left hand when he was bitten by a pig.[1] He then learned to use his right hand to play the violin, and continued to do so until his death.
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Birth name | Johnny Long |
Also known as | "The Man Who's Long on Music" |
Born | (1914-09-12)September 12, 1914 |
Origin | Newell, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | October 31, 1972(1972-10-31) (aged 58) |
Genres | Swing, big band |
Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader |
Instrument(s) | Violin |
Years active | 1931ā1972 |
Labels | Decca, Vocalion, ARC, Signature |
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