Johnny Long Musical artist
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.
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| Alias (AKA) | The Man Who's Long on Music |
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| Birth date | September 12, 1914 |
| Date of death | October 31, 1972 |
| Hometown | Newell NC |
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Musical artist
| Career started | 1931 |
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| Career ended | 1972 |
| Background | Non vocal instrumentalist |
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