Category Archive: Entertainers Q

FRANK SEBASTYAN (band)

Frank Sebastyan is with John Fountain. The picture here shows John Fountain on lead guitar next to Frank Sebastyan and behind Geoff Pretty the drummer at a band practice of the Frank Sebastyan Entertainment Revue at John’s West Beach home in the 70s.

NANCY QUAN

Nancy Kwan Born May 19, 1939 Hong Kong Nancy “Ka Shen” Kwan (traditional Chinese; born May 19, 1939) is a Hong Kong-born American actress, who played a pivotal role in the acceptance of actors of Asian ancestry in major Hollywood film roles. Born in Hong Kong on May 19, 1939, and growing up in Kowloon …

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WANTED – 1953

“Wanted” is a popular song written by Jack Fulton and Lois Steele. A recording by Perry Como with Hugo Winterhalter’s orchestra and chorus was made at Manhattan Center, New York City, on December 29, 1953. It was released by RCA Victor as catalog number 20-5647 (in USA) and by EMI on the His Master’s Voice …

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QUINCY JONES

BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS Full Name: Quincy Delight Jones, Jr. Description: Trumpeter,Composer, Conductor, USA Known For: In 1964 Jones, at the invitation of film director Sidney Lumet, began composing one of the first of the 33 major motion picture scores he would eventually write. The result was the score for The Pawnbroker. Instruments: Trumpet, drums, vocals, Music …

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DEREK QUINN

Freddie and the Dreamers in 1964. From left to right, Bernie Dwyer, Pete Birrell, Freddie Garrity, Derek Quinn, Roy Crewdson BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS Description: Guitarist, UK Known For: Members of “Freddie and The Dreamers” Instruments: Guitarist, Hamonica Music Styles: Rock, Popular Location: United Kingdom Date Born: 24th May 1942 Location Born: Manchester, United Kingdom CONTACT DETAILS …

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RANDY QUAID

BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS Full Name: Randall Rudy Quaid Description: Actor, USA Known For: Appeared in – “Independence Day” (1996) Location: United States of America Date Born: 1st October 1950 Location Born: Houston, Texas, United States of America Photo Comments: This image has been (or is hereby) released into the public domain by its author, Boston24 at …

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RAY OCONNOR QUINTET

BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS The Ray O’Connor Quintet Origin: Adelaide, South Australia Genre: Jazz, Swing CONTACT DETAILSWeb Site: Other Links: See above: YOUTUBE VIDEO BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILE The Ray O’Connor Quintet were a popular 5 piece from the mid 1950’s. The groups leader, Ray O’Connor, later went on to become the front-man for The Penny Rockets. The group …

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ADELAIDE JAZZ QUINTET

ROBERT QUINE

BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS Full Name: Robert W. Quine Description: Guitarist, USA Known For: Known for his innovative guitar solos. Instruments: Electric guitar Music Styles: Rock Location: United States of America Date Born: 30th December 1942st Location Born: Akron, Ohio, United States of America Date Died: 31 May 2004 Location Died: New York City, New York, United …

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TOMMY QUICKLY

BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS Full Name: Thomas Quigley Description: Vocalist, UK Known For: His first single, “Tip of My Tongue”, written by the Beatles songwriters Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Music Styles: Pop Location: United Kingdom Date Born: 7th July 1943 Location Born: Liverpool, United Kingdom CONTACT DETAILS Web Site:  Tommy Quickly: A Manager Recalls Other Links: See …

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