Quinn Allman
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Quinn Allman in 2009
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| Birth name | Quinn Allman |
| Born | January 18, 1982 Orem, Utah |
| Genres | Alternative rock, post-hardcore, emo, pop punk, punk rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals, programming |
| Labels | Reprise Records |
| Associated acts | The Used, Dumb Luck, My Chemical Romance |
Quinn Allman (born January 18, 1982) is American musician, best known as the former guitarist and backing vocalist in the American alternative rock band The Used.
Biography
Allman grew up in Springville, Utah, and later moved to Pleasant Grove, Utah. He grew up watching his father play in numerous bands as a drummer, originally picking up the drums at age 5.[citation needed]
Allman started playing in bands at a young age. Allman is influenced by bands such as Face to Face, Goldfinger, Thursday, Kenna, Weezer, Jimmy Eat World and The New Transit Direction.[1]
In 2001, Quinn Allman along with Branden Steineckert and Jeph Howard founded The Used. Later Quinn asked Bert McCracken if he was interested in joining the band. The Used's singer, Bert McCracken, describes Quinn Allman as a "truly spiritual and warm" individual.[2]
On February 2, 2015 The Used announced that Quinn would be taking a year long hiatus from the band. Justin Shekoski of Saosin has temporarily replaced Quinn on subsequent tours.[3] However, on November 19, 2015, The Used released a statement saying that Quinn has officially left the band, with Shekoski replacing him full time.[4]
Other
In addition to Allman's work as a musician, in 2012 he was filmed in a supporting role in the feature film Writer's Cramp, currently[when?] in post-production.[citation needed]
Personal life
On August 21, 2011, Allman married former American Idol contestant, Megan Joy.
Discography
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- Living people
- Alternative rock guitarists
- American alternative rock musicians
- American Latter Day Saints
- American rock guitarists
- Lead guitarists
- Musicians from Utah
- People from Orem, Utah
- The Used members
