Robert Quine Biography

Occup.	Musician
From	USA
Born	December 30, 1942
Died	May 31, 2004
Aged	61 years

Robert Quine was an influential American guitarist and also songwriter, born upon December 30, 1942, in Akron, Ohio. Primarily known for his deal with rock bands like Richard Hell & the Voidoids, Lou Reed, and Tom Waits, he contributed to the development of avant-garde and hard rock music throughout his remarkable job. Quine's distinct as well as innovative guitar playing design left a considerable effect on the different songs scene, gaining him respect as well as adoration from his peers and followers alike.

Robert "Bob" Quine was birthed right into a musical family with a keen passion in standard jazz. His dad, a dental expert, was likewise a trumpet gamer and also influenced Quine's enthusiasm for songs. As a young adult, Quine turned his emphasis to rock 'n' roll when he first listened to the songs of Chuck Berry. He after that started to submerse himself in numerous songs designs, ranging from blues to the ingenious noises of 1960s rock bands like The Velvet Underground.

Having actually graduated from Earlham College in Indiana with a degree in viewpoint, Quine studied law at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Nevertheless, the telephone call of music verified also solid to stand up to, and also Quine relocated to San Francisco to attempt to make his method as a specialist musician. It had not been up until his moving to New York City in 1971 that his occupation took off.

In New York, he started carrying out in numerous underground rock scenes, most significantly with Richard Hell & The Voidoids. The Voidoids' influential 1977 album, "Blank Generation," would end up being a critical influence on the blossoming hard rock movement, specifically as a result of Quine's ingenious guitar playing. His guitar work on this album showcased a raw, dissonant, as well as confrontational audio that came to be synonymous with punk rock.

Quine came to be especially recognized for his unique and also angular design, creating his solos like a jazz artist, with elaborate chord phrasing as well as conscious note choice. This distinct design caught the interest of Lou Reed, previous participant of The Velvet Underground.

In the early 1980s, Quine joined Reed's backing band, playing on albums such as "The Blue Mask" (1982), "Legendary Hearts" (1983), and "Live In Italy" (1984). The partnership with Reed additionally strengthened Quine's reputation as one of one of the most prominent guitarists of his generation. His work on Reed's albums is hailed as some of his finest, flawlessly matching Reed's enigmatic songwriting.

Throughout the 1980s and also '90s, Quine was a popular session musician, dealing with a variety of musicians, including Brian Eno, John Zorn, Tom Waits, as well as Marianne Faithfull. He additionally briefly reunited with Richard Hell for his 1993 album "Funhunt.".

In 2001, Quine launched a limited-edition, three-CD collection, "Guitar Diary," which consisted of improvised solos that Quine recorded in the house over the course of a decade. The launch showcased his undeniable ability and also imagination, highlighting the deepness of his skill as a legendary guitar player.

Regrettably, Robert Quine's life took an awful turn in 2004 with the unexpected passing of his better half Alice, to whom he was deeply dedicated. The loss verified way too much to bear, as well as on May 31, 2004, Robert Quine passed away in his New York City house, from an apparent suicide at the age of 61.

Robert Quine's distinct as well as cutting-edge style left a permanent mark on the globe of songs, affecting several guitar players that would certainly comply with in his steps. His dedication to his craft, integrated with his distinct vision, made sure that Quine continues to be a long-lasting number in the history of choice and punk rock songs.

Our collection contains 18 quotes who is written / told by Robert.

Related authors: John Zorn (Composer), Marianne Faithfull (Musician), Chuck Berry (Musician), Tom Waits (Musician), Richard Hell (Musician), Lou Reed (Musician), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Brian Eno (Musician)

18 Famous quotes by Robert Quine

"From '69 til '76, I never played in public. I would play by myself at home"

"I really feel fortunate to have been around then because there have been good and bad years in rock but the best years were '55 to early '61. I got to see Buddy Holly and everybody else"

"I saw Suicide in '74 and it was pretty horrifying"

"Even by the time I was four or five, I had Gene Autry records"

"By then I was in Brooklyn and drank my way through that summer. I stopped when I got sick of that and got a job at the Strand bookstore, which was a little better than the tax job"

"I quit the tax job then and decided that I was going to play in a band. I answered ads in the Village Voice and went through two days of auditioning for bands"

"I never really followed grunge"

"I was coerced into taking piano lessons in the early '50s. It was a quite unpleasant experience"

"Reading music is something that's inherently hateful to me. It makes music like mathematics"

"Meanwhile after failing the bar twice, I knew some people in New York and moved here in August '71"

"It was just like Howlin' Wolf. Once you arrive at the point that you understand it, the emotional factor is darker than some of the saddest blues stuff"

"By many peoples' standards, my playing is very primitive but by punk standards, I'm a virtuoso"

"After I exhausted the blues thing, I got into jazz"

"I was 12 in '55 when rock and roll hit. It just completely transformed me"

"I think Blank Generation holds up pretty well. You listen to that with headphones and there's a lot going on there with the guitars- it's the product of a lot of fighting"

"The Stones were nasty and ugly and doing songs I was familiar with"

"My playing started to develop through the Miles Davis stuff I was listening to"

"I started off with the really funky stuff like Ramsey Lewis, Milt Jackson, Kenny Burrell"