Johnny Long (musician)
Johnny Long | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | "The Man Who's Long on Music" |
| Born | Johnny Long September 12, 1914 |
| Origin | Newell, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | October 31, 1972 (aged 58) |
| Genres | Swing, big band |
| Occupations | Musician, bandleader |
| Instrument | Violin |
| Years active | 1931–1972 |
| Labels | Decca, Vocalion, ARC, Signature |
Johnny Long (September 12, 1914 (disputed) – 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. He then learned to use his right hand to play the violin, and continued to do so until his death.