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{{short description|English musician, producer and songwriter}}
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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
| name = Mick Quinn
| name = Mick Quinn
| image = Mick Quinn.jpg
| image =
| caption = Mick Quinn performing with the DB Band in [[Montpellier]], 2010.
| caption = Quinn performing with the DB Band in [[Montpellier]] in 2010
| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Michael Milton Quinn
| birth_name = Michael Milton Quinn
| alias = Biff Hymenn,<ref name=sunart>{{cite news|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/music/article694542.ece|title=Stricken 'Grass bassist returns|date=17 January 2008|publisher=[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]}}</ref> Barry McQueen<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/dB-Band/112744608767865?v=info|title=DB Band Facebook Page}}</ref>
| alias = Biff Hymenn,{{cn|date=February 2020}} Barry McQueen<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/theDBBand|title=dB Band|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1969|12|17}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1969|12|17}}
|birth_place =[[Cambridge]], England
| birth_place = [[Cambridge]], England
| instrument = Vocals, bass guitar, guitar, harmonica, drums, keyboards
| instrument = {{hlist|Bass guitar|drums|guitar|harmonica|keyboards|vocals}}
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[Britpop]]
| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative rock]]|[[Britpop]]}}
| occupation = Musician, singer-songwriter, producer
| occupation = {{hlist|Musician|producer|singer-songwriter}}
| years_active = 1993–present
| years_active = 1993–present
| label = Dirty Water Records
| label = Dirty Water Records
| past_member_of =
| associated_acts = [[Supergrass]], DB Band, Beat Seeking Missiles, [[Swervedriver]]
| current_member_of = {{hlist|[[Swervedriver]]|[[Supergrass]]}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.cotmb.com}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.cotmb.com}}
}}
}}


'''Michael "Mick" Milton Quinn''' (born 17 December 1969 in [[Cambridge]]) is an English musician and singer-songwriter, best known as founding member of English rock band [[Supergrass]]. He formed the DB Band with bassist Paul Wilson, formerly of [[Shake Appeal]] in 2010 and released début EP "Stranger in the Alps" on 17 September 2011. He also is a member of 60's garage/beat band the Beat Seeking Missiles.
'''Mick Quinn''' (born 17 December 1969) is an English musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as founding member of English rock band [[Supergrass]]. He is a permanent member of fellow Oxford band [[Swervedriver]].


==Career==
==Career==

===1984–1993===
===1984–1993===
Mick Quinn started playing bass at the age of 14 on an [[Ibanez]] Roadster RS-900, [[Phil Lynott]]'s bass of choice. A year later, he moved on to guitar to improve his bass style and start to write songs. He played with The Asylum in 1986, a band featuring Kid Wig, guitarist with the Beat Seeking Missiles, in and around [[Oxford]] including the Port Meadow Festival.<ref name="UK Rock Festivals">{{cite web|url=http://www.ukrockfestivals.com/oxford-free-festival-1986.html |title=Oxford New Age Fayre |publisher=ukrockfestivals.com |date= |accessdate=2012-04-30}}</ref>
Mick Quinn started playing bass at the age of 14. A year later moving to guitar. He played with The Asylum in 1986, a band featuring Kid Wig, guitarist with the Beat Seeking Missiles, in and around [[Oxford]] including the Port Meadow Festival.<ref name="UK Rock Festivals">{{cite web|url=http://www.ukrockfestivals.com/oxford-free-festival-1986.html |title=Oxford New Age Fayre |publisher=ukrockfestivals.com |date= |accessdate=30 April 2012}}</ref>


In the late 80's he became interested in record production, renting and borrowing equipment to experiment with at home. He also travelled to Spain and France to play with local musicians before returning to England in 1992.
In the late 1980s he became interested in record production, renting and borrowing equipment to experiment with at home. He also travelled to Spain and France to play with local musicians before returning to England in 1992.


===1993–2010: Supergrass===
===1993–2010: Supergrass===
{{main article|Supergrass}}
{{main article|Supergrass}}
Quinn formed [[Supergrass]] with [[Gaz Coombes]] and [[Danny Goffey]] in February 1993. In 1995 the band released [[I Should Coco]] selling over a million copies worldwide. Singles, ''[[Caught by the Fuzz]]'' and ''[[Alright (Supergrass song)|Alright]]'' confirmed the band's popularity and they went on to release five further albums, four reaching the top ten in the [[UK Albums Chart]].
Quinn formed [[Supergrass]] with [[Gaz Coombes]] and [[Danny Goffey]] in February 1993. In 1995 the band released ''[[I Should Coco]]'' selling over a million copies worldwide. Singles, ''[[Caught by the Fuzz]]'' and ''[[Alright (Supergrass song)|Alright]]'' confirmed the band's popularity and they went on to release five further albums, four reaching the top ten in the [[UK Albums Chart]].


''Children of the Monkey Basket'', a website created by Quinn under the name Big Arm Technology was awarded best ''Rock Website'' at the UK Online Music Awards in both 2000<ref>{{cite news|url=http://cdnedge.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/1037061.stm|title=...Supergrass honoured...|date=24 November 2000|publisher=BBC News}}</ref> and 2002. Other nominations in the category were Coldplay, Idlewild, Radiohead and U2.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://www.strangeones.co.uk/archive2002.htm |title=The Strange Ones Supergrass Site |publisher=Strangeones.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2011-07-20}}</ref>
Children of the Monkey Basket, a website created by Quinn under the name Big Arm Technology was awarded best 'Rock Website' at the UK Online Music Awards in both 2000<ref>{{cite news|url=http://cdnedge.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/1037061.stm|title=...Supergrass honoured...|date=24 November 2000|publisher=BBC News}}</ref> and 2002. Other nominations in the category were Coldplay, Idlewild, Radiohead and U2.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://www.strangeones.co.uk/archive2002.htm |title=The Strange Ones Supergrass Site |publisher=Strangeones.co.uk |date= |accessdate=20 July 2011}}</ref>


In 2008 the band parted ways with [[Parlophone]] records, recently acquired by [[Guy Hands]] of [[Terra Firma Capital Partners|Terra Firma]], and released single ''[[Rebel in You]]'' on Supergrass Records, overseen by Quinn.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/news/20081211_supergrass.shtml|title=Bassist Mickey Quinn explain why they parted ways with EMI|date=12 December 2008|publisher=BBC 6 Music}}</ref>
In 2008 the band parted ways with [[Parlophone]] records, recently acquired by [[Guy Hands]] of [[Terra Firma Capital Partners|Terra Firma]], and released single ''[[Rebel in You]]'' on Supergrass Records, overseen by Quinn.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/news/20081211_supergrass.shtml|title=Bassist Mickey Quinn explain why they parted ways with EMI|date=12 December 2008|publisher=BBC 6 Music}}</ref>


Following the difficulties of recording [[Release the Drones]], the band announced in April 2010 that they were to split.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/apr/12/supergrass-split-17-years|title=Supergrass to split after 17 years|date=12 April 2010|accessdate=2011-05-02|publisher=The Guardian}}</ref>
Following the difficulties of recording ''[[Release the Drones]]'', the band announced in April 2010 that they were to split.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/apr/12/supergrass-split-17-years|title=Supergrass to split after 17 years|date=12 April 2010|accessdate=2 May 2011|work=The Guardian}}</ref>


===2010–present: DB Band===
===2010–2014: DB Band===
In May 2010, Quinn formed the DB Band with former [[Shake Appeal]] bass player Paul Wilson. The band swap instruments during gigs and perform with drummer Nick Aspey. Described as heavier and hairier than the 'Grass, they released début [[Extended play|EP]], ''Stranger in the Alps'' on 17 September 2011.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web|url=http://www.dbband.co |title=The DB Band website |date= |accessdate=2011-07-20}}</ref> Their second EP, ''Loosen Up,'' was released on 1 March 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/DB-Band-Loosen-Up/release/4514410|title=DB Band - Loosen Up|website=Discogs|access-date=2016-07-05}}</ref>
In May 2010, Quinn formed the DB Band with former [[Shake Appeal]] bass player Paul Wilson. Described as heavier and hairier than the 'Grass, they released two [[Extended play|EP]]'s, ''Stranger in the Alps'' in 2011<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web |url=http://www.dbband.co |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031003202/http://dbband.co/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 October 2020 |title=The DB Band website |date= |accessdate=20 July 2011 }}</ref> and ''Loosen Up,'' in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/DB-Band-Loosen-Up/release/4514410|title=DB Band - Loosen Up|website=Discogs|access-date=5 July 2016}}</ref>


Quinn is also a founding member of garage band The Beat Seeking Missiles with former members of The Wig Outs and [[Thee Headcoats]]. Signed to Dirty Water Records, the band released their first single, "Break My Fall/Dr. Strangelove" in October 2011.
Quinn was also a founding member of garage band The Beat Seeking Missiles with former members of The Wig Outs and [[Thee Headcoats]]. Signed to Dirty Water Records, the band released their single, "Break My Fall" / "Dr. Strangelove" in October 2011.


===2015–present: Swervedriver===
As of late 2014, Quinn has been filling in live on bass for Steve George of [[Swervedriver]].
During the release of ''[[I Wasn't Born to Lose You]]'' in 2015, Quinn was tour stand-in for Oxford band and childhood friends [[Swervedriver]]. He became a full member of the band during the recording of its follow up, ''[[Future Ruins]]'' in 2017.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Quinn's father is the Australian lipid [[biochemist]] Professor Peter Quinn, who is currently based at [[King's College London]].<ref>[http://www.kcl.ac.uk/kis/schools/life_sciences/life_sci/quinn/webhome/quinn.htm Home Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Though born in [[Cambridge]], Quinn spent his very early childhood living in America before relocated to Oxford, England in the 1970s.
Quinn's father is the Australian lipid [[biochemist]] Professor Peter Quinn, who is currently based at [[King's College London]].<ref>[http://www.kcl.ac.uk/kis/schools/life_sciences/life_sci/quinn/webhome/quinn.htm] {{dead link|date=April 2024}}</ref> Though born in [[Cambridge]], Quinn spent his very early childhood living in America before relocating to Oxford, England in the 1970s.


On 21 August 2007, Quinn was hospitalized in [[Toulouse]], France for an operation to repair two broken [[vertebra]]e and a smashed [[Calcaneus]], sustained after falling out of a first floor window of a rented villa he was staying in with his family.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/2007/09/01/quinn-breaks-back-115875-19718989/|title=Quinn breaks back|date=1 September 2007|publisher=[[Daily Mirror]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2007/09/01/music-supergrass-dc-idUSN3135365820070901|title=Supergrass bass man breaks back while sleepwalking|date=31 August 2007|accessdate=2007-08-31|publisher=Reuters}}</ref> He subsequently made a full recovery, returning to perform with the [[Diamond Hoo Ha Men]] in January 2008.<ref name=sunart />
On 21 August 2007, Quinn was hospitalized in [[Toulouse]], France for an operation to repair two broken [[vertebra]]e and a smashed [[Calcaneus]], sustained after falling out of a first floor window of a rented villa he was staying in with his family.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/2007/09/01/quinn-breaks-back-115875-19718989/|title=Quinn breaks back|date=1 September 2007|publisher=[[Daily Mirror]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/music-supergrass-dc-idUSN3135365820070901|title=Supergrass bass man breaks back while sleepwalking|date=31 August 2007|accessdate=31 August 2007|publisher=Reuters}}</ref> He subsequently made a full recovery, returning to perform with the [[Diamond Hoo Ha Men]] in January 2008.{{cn|date=February 2020}}


Quinn lives in [[Oxfordshire]] with his French-born wife Jeanne, who is 17 years his junior, and daughter.<ref>http://copainsdavant.linternaute.com/p/jeanne-quinn-cheron-13604698</ref>
Quinn lives in [[Oxfordshire]] with his wife and children.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.dbband.com/ DB Band] – Current band website
* [http://www.cotmb.com/ Children of the Monkey Basket] – Website created by Mick Quinn
* [http://www.cotmb.com/ Children of the Monkey Basket] – Website created by Mick Quinn
* [http://www.supergrass.com] – Supergrass official website
* [http://www.swervedriver.com/ swervedriver.com] – Swervedriver website
* [http://www.supergrass.com/ supergrass.com] – Supergrass website
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* [http://www.dbband.com/ DB Band] – Official band website
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Revision as of 01:00, 21 May 2024

For other people named Mick Quinn, see Michael Quinn (disambiguation).

Mick Quinn
Birth nameMichael Milton Quinn
Also known asBiff Hymenn,[citation needed] Barry McQueen[1]
Born (1969-12-17) 17 December 1969 (age 54)
Cambridge, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • producer
  • singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Bass guitar
  • drums
  • guitar
  • harmonica
  • keyboards
  • vocals
Years active1993–present
LabelsDirty Water Records
Member of
Websitewww.cotmb.com

Mick Quinn (born 17 December 1969) is an English musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as founding member of English rock band Supergrass. He is a permanent member of fellow Oxford band Swervedriver.

Career

1984–1993

Mick Quinn started playing bass at the age of 14. A year later moving to guitar. He played with The Asylum in 1986, a band featuring Kid Wig, guitarist with the Beat Seeking Missiles, in and around Oxford including the Port Meadow Festival.[2]

In the late 1980s he became interested in record production, renting and borrowing equipment to experiment with at home. He also travelled to Spain and France to play with local musicians before returning to England in 1992.

1993–2010: Supergrass

Main article: Supergrass

Quinn formed Supergrass with Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey in February 1993. In 1995 the band released I Should Coco selling over a million copies worldwide. Singles, Caught by the Fuzz and Alright confirmed the band's popularity and they went on to release five further albums, four reaching the top ten in the UK Albums Chart.

Children of the Monkey Basket, a website created by Quinn under the name Big Arm Technology was awarded best 'Rock Website' at the UK Online Music Awards in both 2000[3] and 2002. Other nominations in the category were Coldplay, Idlewild, Radiohead and U2.[4]

In 2008 the band parted ways with Parlophone records, recently acquired by Guy Hands of Terra Firma, and released single Rebel in You on Supergrass Records, overseen by Quinn.[5]

Following the difficulties of recording Release the Drones, the band announced in April 2010 that they were to split.[6]

2010–2014: DB Band

In May 2010, Quinn formed the DB Band with former Shake Appeal bass player Paul Wilson. Described as heavier and hairier than the 'Grass, they released two EP's, Stranger in the Alps in 2011[7] and Loosen Up, in 2013.[8]

Quinn was also a founding member of garage band The Beat Seeking Missiles with former members of The Wig Outs and Thee Headcoats. Signed to Dirty Water Records, the band released their single, "Break My Fall" / "Dr. Strangelove" in October 2011.

2015–present: Swervedriver

During the release of I Wasn't Born to Lose You in 2015, Quinn was tour stand-in for Oxford band and childhood friends Swervedriver. He became a full member of the band during the recording of its follow up, Future Ruins in 2017.

Personal life

Quinn's father is the Australian lipid biochemist Professor Peter Quinn, who is currently based at King's College London.[9] Though born in Cambridge, Quinn spent his very early childhood living in America before relocating to Oxford, England in the 1970s.

On 21 August 2007, Quinn was hospitalized in Toulouse, France for an operation to repair two broken vertebrae and a smashed Calcaneus, sustained after falling out of a first floor window of a rented villa he was staying in with his family.[10][11] He subsequently made a full recovery, returning to perform with the Diamond Hoo Ha Men in January 2008.[citation needed]

Quinn lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and children.

References

  1. ^ "dB Band". www.facebook.com.
  2. ^ "Oxford New Age Fayre". ukrockfestivals.com. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
  3. ^ "...Supergrass honoured..." BBC News. 24 November 2000.
  4. ^ "The Strange Ones Supergrass Site". Strangeones.co.uk. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  5. ^ "Bassist Mickey Quinn explain why they parted ways with EMI". BBC 6 Music. 12 December 2008.
  6. ^ "Supergrass to split after 17 years". The Guardian. 12 April 2010. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  7. ^ "The DB Band website". Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  8. ^ "DB Band - Loosen Up". Discogs. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  9. ^ [1] [dead link]
  10. ^ "Quinn breaks back". Daily Mirror. 1 September 2007.
  11. ^ "Supergrass bass man breaks back while sleepwalking". Reuters. 31 August 2007. Retrieved 31 August 2007.
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