Derek Quinn
Derek Quinn (29 May 1942 – 22 October 2020) was an English musician who served as the lead guitarist for Freddie and the Dreamers.
Derek Quinn | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 May 1942 Didsbury, Manchester, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 22 October 2020 (aged 78) Manchester, Greater Manchester, England |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, harmonica |
| Years active | 1963–1971 |
| Labels | EMI |
| Associated acts | Freddie and the Dreamers |
Career and later life
Born in Didsbury, Manchester, he was a founding member of Freddie and the Dreamers in 1963. He played on all their albums and appeared with them on shows such as Hullabaloo and The Ed Sullivan Show. While performing, he was seen doing the band's own dance move, named the Freddie. He made frequent appearances with the Dreamers in many films, such as Every Day's a Holiday and starred in the 1967 comedy Cuckoo Patrol alongside his bandmates.
Quinn stayed in the band until their disbandment in 1971. After fame, he ran an entertainment agency. In 2015, Quinn was interviewed for the first time in more than 50 years by Mike Sweeney.[1]
Illness and death
In late 2020, Quinn tested positive for COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. He died in the early hours of 22 October 2020, at the age of 78. His death was announced by family and friends on social media.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Just For You | Himself |
| 1965 | Every Day's A Holiday | Chef Danny |
| 1966 | Lights Camera Backbeat | Himself |
| 1967 | Cuckoo Patrol | Characterized version of himself |
References
- "Derek Quinn former bass player in Freddie and The Dreamers speaking to Mike Sweeney about his first hand experience of what it was like to be in the middle of the Manchester madness in 1965". Audioboom. Retrieved 2021-11-28.
- "Derek Quinn RIP | Elevated Observations". elevatedobservations.proboards.com. Retrieved 2021-11-28.