Quinn Sullivan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quinn Sullivan
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Sullivan in 2020
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| Background information | |
| Born | March 26, 1999 |
| Origin | New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States |
| Genres | Blues rock, pop rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician and songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, Singer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | GBG Records/Oarfin, Superstar Records, Mascot Label Group/Provogue |
| Associated acts | James Bay, John Mayer, The Black Keys, Marcus King, Shawn Mendes |
Quinn Sullivan was born on March 26, 1999. He is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He comes from New Bedford, Massachusetts, in the United States.
Quinn became famous at a very young age. He appeared on TV shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show when he was just six years old. He also performed with legendary musicians like Buddy Guy and B.B. King. His first album was released when he was only twelve.
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Quinn's Musical Journey
Early Start and Big Shows
Quinn started learning to play the guitar when he was just three years old. He took lessons from teachers like Brian Cass and Stan Belmarce. One of the first songs he wrote was called "Sing, Dance, Clap Your Hands."
He first got national attention at age six. This was when he appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He gained even more notice in 2007. That's when Buddy Guy invited him to play on stage. This happened during a show in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Playing with Legends
Since then, Quinn has performed with Buddy Guy many times. He has also played with B.B. King. Quinn has played in famous places. These include the Beacon Theatre in New York City and the Orpheum Theatre in Boston. He also played at Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago.
In 2008, Quinn appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show. He was also featured on NBC's The Today Show in July 2009. In 2009, Quinn opened shows for Buddy Guy on his East Coast tour. He also played his own set at big music festivals. These included Lollapalooza and the Austin City Limits Festival. In 2011, he was a guest on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show.
Quinn also played on Buddy Guy's album Skin Deep. This album was nominated for a Grammy in 2008. You can hear his guitar solo on the song "Who's Gonna Fill Those Shoes." His own song, "Summer of Love," came out in 2009.
Releasing Albums and Touring
Quinn released his first album, Cyclone, in February 2011. He went on tour with Buddy Guy that summer to promote it. In the fall of 2011, Quinn played at more famous venues. These included the Austin City Limits Music Festival and BB King's Blues Club in New York City.
In April 2013, Quinn played at Madison Square Garden. He was with his mentor Buddy Guy. This was during the first night of the 2013 Crossroads Guitar Festival. That same year, he played with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. He was also the musical guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
On January 16, 2014, Quinn returned to The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He performed his song "She Gets Me" from his album Getting There. He was given a special 60th Anniversary Stratocaster guitar. It was signed by Ellen DeGeneres herself.
In 2015, Quinn traveled to India. He performed there with Buddy Guy at The Mahindra Blues Festival in Mumbai. In 2017, he returned to the festival. This time, he was one of the main performers.
Quinn's 2017 album, Midnight Highway, was very popular. It reached number 3 on the Billboard Top Blues Albums Chart.
On June 4, 2021, Quinn released his fourth studio album, Wide Awake. Before the album came out, he released three songs from it. These were "All Around The World," "How Many Tears," and "In A World Without You."
His Music Albums
- 2011: Cyclone
- 2013: Getting There
- 2017: Midnight Highway
- 2021: Wide Awake
