Biography

Paul Shortino (born May 14, 1953) is an American rock singer/musician who has sung for several bands, including Rough Cutt/The Cutt, Quiet Riot, Bad Boyz, and Shortino. He briefly recorded with J.K. Northrup as the duo Shortino/Northrup. He's also recorded as a solo artist and did the theme song for Dr. Eggman called "E.G.G.M.A.N." in Sonic Adventure 2 for Sega (this song was later revised by Remix Factory in Shadow the Hedgehog as "E.G.G.M.A.N. Doc Robeatnix Mix"). 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 heavyweights Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford, Geoff Tate, Don Dokken, Kevin DuBrow, Eric Bloom and Dave Meniketti.