Jonny Quinn
Jonny Quinn | |
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Years active | 1991–present |
Labels | Fiction/Interscope, Good Vibrations |
Formerly of | Snow Patrol |
Jonathan Graham Quinn[1] (born 26 February 1972) is a Northern Irish musician,[2] best known as the former 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 up until his departure from the band in 2023. He is married to industrial designer Mariane Quinn (née Røkke).
Biography
He attended
He has been with
In 2009, Quinn set up and launched the publishing company Polar Patrol Publishing. His first signing was Johnny McDaid who then went onto write with many artists including Ed Sheeran, Birdy and Robbie Williams. Jonny was also responsible for signing Belle & Sebastian to Polar Patrol in 2014.
In September 2023, Lightbody announced on Instagram that Quinn and Paul Wilson decided to leave Snow Patrol.[15]
Personal life
He is the nephew of actress
He proposed to his longtime girlfriend, industrial designer Mariane Røkke at Snow Patrol's homecoming show at Ward Park in 2007. He wrote "Marry me Mariane" on his drum kit, which was shown on the screens beside the stage. They married in Mariane's hometown Oslo on 16 August 2008. Quinn's brother Bradley Quinn was the best man. Guests included the band, past Snow Patrol collaborator and bandmate Iain Archer and singer Declan O'Rourke. The couple went to Zanzibar for their honeymoon.[19] He lives in Crouch End, London with his wife and son, near former bandmate Nathan Connolly.[20][21]
Equipment
He is known to use
Discography
1991 – "Kick It in the Head";[22][23]
1995 – Sense EP |
1998 – Songs for Polarbears |
References
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- ^ "The Mighty Fall". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 3 November 2009.
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- ^ "About the musicians". Patty Nan Media. Archived from the original on 20 September 2009. Retrieved 7 December 2009.
- ^ "Disraeli Gears: History". D-N-A. Archived from the original on 6 July 2008. Retrieved 3 November 2009.
- ^ "Disraeli Gears". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 3 November 2009.
- ^ a b c "The story so far". D-N-A. Archived from the original on 7 October 2008. Retrieved 3 November 2009.
- McClatchy Newspapers. PopMatters. Archived from the originalon 7 December 2009. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
- ^ a b "Snow Patrol in injury drama". Hot Press. 22 January 2007. 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 rang 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."
- ^ New York Staff (22 January 2007). "Snow Patrol drummer breaks arm". NME. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2009.
- ^ Liz, Showbiz; Lyons, Beverly (26 February 2007). "Showbuzz". The Daily Record. Archived from the original on 5 October 2009. Retrieved 5 October 2009.
- ^ Demma, Ashley (6 November 2009). "Drum solo: One on one with Snow Patrol's Jonny Quinn". Starpulse. Archived from the original on 12 February 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2009.
- ^ Wilson, Rebekah (1 September 2023). "Snow Patrol: Jonny Quinn and Paul Wilson leave band". BBC News.
- ^ "News - August 7, 2006". patriciaquinn.co.uk. 7 August 2006. Archived from the original on 17 June 2009. Retrieved 1 November 2009.
- ^ Coleman, Maureen; Regan, Claire (22 December 2006). "This is our best ever, Snow Patrol tells Belfast". Belfast Telegraph. Archived from the original on 6 November 2009. Retrieved 6 November 2009.
- ^ "That's snow business". The Age. 25 July 2004. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2009.
- ^ Coleman, Maureen (31 July 2008). "Snow Patrol drummer reveals details of his Oslo wedding". Belfast Telegraph. Archived from the original on 28 August 2008. Retrieved 1 November 2009.
- ^ Newton, Charlotte (12 February 2009). "Snow Patrol and their love for Crouch End". Ham&High. Archived from the original on 5 November 2009. Retrieved 5 November 2009.
- ^ "WHO'S WHO: Snow Patrol drummer Jonny Quinn". Ham&High. 4 December 2009. Archived from the original on 19 July 2006. Retrieved 5 December 2009.
- ^ "Good Vibrations - Singles". Vinyl Net. Retrieved 3 November 2009.
- ^ "The Mighty Fall - Kick It in the Head". EIL. Retrieved 3 November 2009.
- ^ "Discography". D-N-A. Archived from the original on 13 October 2008. Retrieved 3 November 2009. though spells them Disreali Gears