Long Tall Shortyby Tommy Tucker

Artist Bio:
Tommy Tucker was an American blues singer and songwriter. He was born Robert Higginbotham in 1933 in Springfield, Ohio, and later adopted the stage name Tommy Tucker. He is best known for his hit song "Hi-Heel Sneakers," which was released in 1964 and became a chart-topping success. The song is considered a classic in the blues genre and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.

Tommy Tucker's career was relatively short-lived, as he struggled to replicate the success of "Hi-Heel Sneakers" with subsequent releases. Despite this, he remains an important figure in the history of blues music, with his distinctive voice and style leaving a lasting impact on the genre. Tommy Tucker passed away in 1982 at the age of 49, but his music continues to be celebrated and remembered by blues fans around the world.