Jonny Quinn
| Jonny Quinn | |
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 Jonny Quinn at Vega (Copenhagen, Denmark) in 2006 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jonathan Graham Quinn |
| Also known as | Jonny |
| Born | 26 February 1972 |
| Origin | Bangor, Northern Ireland |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock |
| Occupations | Drummer Musician |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Fiction/Interscope, Good Vibrations |
| Associated acts | Snow Patrol, The Mighty Fall, The New Brontes, Disraeli Gears |
Jonathan Graham "Jonny" Quinn[1] (b. 26 February 1972) is a Northern Irish drummer, born in Bangor.[2] He is best known as the drummer for alternative rock band Snow Patrol, and was previously a member of bands like The Mighty Fall, The New Brontes and Disraeli Gears. As drummer for Snow Patrol, he has played on all releases. He is married to industrial designer Marianne Quinn (née Rokke).
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[edit] Biography
He once used to work in the music store for Good Vibrations, the record label that first signed The Undertones.[3] In the early 1990s, he was a member of The Mighty Fall, in which he had a band mate in Iain Archer.[4][5] He was also a member of The New Brontes.[6] In the summer of 1992, he became a member of Disraeli Gears, which was formed by Iain's brother Paul.[7][8][8] In 1995, he completed a BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts.[9] In October 1996, he started a live music venue with Brendan McCauley, called The Crescent Arts Centre. Disraeli Gears played regular shows at the venue throughout the rest of the year.[9] In 1997, they recorded their first studio album, Pure Groove.[9]
He's been with Snow Patrol since their first full-length release, Songs for Polarbears. During Snow Patrol's Eyes Open Tour, on 15 January 2007, Quinn broke a bone in his elbow in a snowboarding accident and was unable to play several shows of the tour.[10][11] He asked Ex-Therapy? drummer and long-time friend of the band, Graham Hopkins, to fill in for him.[11] Hopkins toured Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the United States for 3 months until Quinn had fully recovered.[12] In the meantime, Snow Patrol were to play at the 2007 BRIT Awards. U2's Larry Mullen, Jr. volunteered to take on the duty but the band already had Hopkins. Quinn said he felt "honored" at the offer.[13] He names Ginger Baker, Louie Bellson and Stewart Copeland among his influences.[14]
[edit] Personal life
He is the nephew of actress Patricia Quinn and the brother of Bradley Quinn, Snow Patrol's longtime photographer.[15] His cousin is Debbie Armstrong, wife of former Northern Ireland assistant manager Gerry Armstrong.[16] Quinn had a habit of stage-diving, which resulted in many fractured limbs. After the band signed to Fiction/Interscope, he was asked to curb it, lest he break his arm.[17]
He proposed to his longtime girlfriend, industrial designer Marianne Rokke at Snow Patrol's homecoming show at Ward Park in 2007. He wrote "Marry me Marianne" on his drum kit, which was shown on the screens beside the stage. They tied the knot in Marianne's hometown Oslo on 16 August 2008. Jonny's brother Bradley Quinn was the best man. Guests included the band, past Snow Patrol collaborator and band mate Iain Archer and singer Declan O'Rourke. The couple went to Zanzibar for their honeymoon.[18] He lives in Crouch End, London with his wife, nearby band mate Nathan Connolly.[19][20]
[edit] Discography
1991 – "Kick It in the Head";[21][22] with Disraeli Gears 1995 – Sense EP |
1998 – Songs for Polarbears |
[edit] References
- ^ "Run - Writers". ASCAP. http://www.webcitation.org/5mbtBhjQE. Retrieved 2009-11-10.
- ^ Coleman, Maureen (31 August 2007). "Snow Patrol to light up Bangor". The Belfast Telegraph. http://www.webcitation.org/5lYkU2rFb. Retrieved 2009-11-01.
- ^ "Snow Patrol at Maida Vale birthday". Virgin Media. 30 October 2009. http://www.webcitation.org/5kvHj82lY. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
- ^ "The Mighty Fall". MusicBrainz. http://musicbrainz.org/show/artist/?artistid=244408. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
- ^ Rimmer, Mike (13 April 2008). "Johnny Parks Band: The Irish worship man & his compatriots break the silence". Cross Rhythms. http://www.webcitation.org/5l0ah62qR. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
- ^ "About the musicians". Patty Nan Media. http://www.webcitation.org/5lqPt8eNo. Retrieved 7 December 2009.
- ^ "Disraeli Gears: History". D-N-A. http://www.webcitation.org/5l0RVRPtB. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
- ^ a b "Disraeli Gears". MusicBrainz. http://musicbrainz.org/show/artist/?artistid=244403. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
- ^ a b c "The story so far". D-N-A. http://www.webcitation.org/5l0Rx3yKz. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
- ^ A. Jasmin, Ernest (3 March 2007). "The future looks hot for Snow Patrol". McClatchy Newspapers. PopMatters. http://www.webcitation.org/5l1PEZTdC. Retrieved 2009-11-04.
- ^ a b "Snow Patrol in injury drama". Hot Press. 22 January 2007. http://www.hotpress.com/archive/2905628.html. Retrieved 5 October 2009. Appears as: "...drummer Jonny Quinn has confirmed he broke his arm on Monday January 15 whilst snowboarding in the French Alps." and "Jonny rung me up during the week to see if I could help them out, I was more than happy to. We've been friends for years, since their first album when they'd kip on my couch if they came down to Dublin."
- ^ Staff, New York (22 January 2007). "Snow Patrol drummer breaks arm". NME. http://www.webcitation.org/5kuu4SyDw. Retrieved 2009-11-01.
- ^ Liz, Showbiz; Lyons, Beverly (26 February 2007). "Showbuzz". The Daily Record. http://www.webcitation.org/5kI30Jiqd. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- ^ Demma, Ashley (6 November 2009). "Drum solo: One on one with Snow Patrol's Jonny Quinn". Starpulse. http://www.webcitation.org/5l9ApNYmt. Retrieved 2009-11-09.
- ^ "News - August 7, 2006". patriciaquinn.co.uk. 7 August 2006. http://www.webcitation.org/5kx8fqO3P. Retrieved 2009-11-01.
- ^ Coleman, Maureen; Regan, Claire (22 December 2006). "This is out best ever show This is our best ever, Snow Patrol tells Belfast". The Belfast Telegraph. http://www.webcitation.org/5l4Pv0UPX. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
- ^ "That's snow business". The Age. 25 July 2004. http://www.webcitation.org/5kskyWtQq. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
- ^ Coleman, Maureen (31 July 2008). "Snow Patrol drummer reveals details of his Oslo wedding". The Belfast Telegraph. http://www.webcitation.org/5kutyww1N. Retrieved 2009-11-01.
- ^ Newton, Charlotte (12 February 2009). "Snow Patrol and their love for Crouch End". Ham&High. http://www.webcitation.org/5l3YGVPWI. Retrieved 2009-11-05.
- ^ "WHO'S WHO: Snow Patrol drummer Jonny Quinn". 4 December 2009. http://www.webcitation.org/5lmw7AgQp. Retrieved 5 December 2009.
- ^ "Good Vibrations - Singles". Vinyl Net. http://www.vinylnet.co.uk/label-discography.asp/label/42/Good-Vibrations-records-discography.html. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
- ^ "The Mighty Fall - Kick It in the Head". EIL. http://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=279389. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
- ^ "Discography". D-N-A. http://www.webcitation.org/5l0eu6adp. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
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