Rob Quist
Robert Ernest Quist (born January 5, 1948) is an American singer, instrumentalist (playing guitar and banjo), songwriter, and politician.
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| Born | Robert Ernest Quist January 5, 1948 |
| Education | University of Montana (BA) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Bonni Willows (m. 1979) |
| Children | 2 |
His songs have been recorded by artists Michael Martin Murphey and Loretta Lynn among others. He is known as a musical and cultural ambassador for the state of Montana and was appointed to the Montana Arts Council by Governor Brian Schweitzer. He has toured throughout the United States, Canada, and Japan.[1]
Quist was the Democratic nominee for Montana's House seat in the 2017 special election, but lost the election to Greg Gianforte.[2]
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Rob Quist performs along with Jack Gladstone, Phil Aaberg and Friends perform at the University Theater in Great Falls in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act.
"Team Quist and the Berners" 2017 campaign rally appearance featuring Quist's grown children Halladay (with banjo) and Guthrie (guitarist to right of lectern)
Quist at a March 2017 campaign rally
Bernie Sanders campaigned with Quist the weekend prior to the 2017 special election
References
- ↑ "Rob Quist". Montana Arts Council Members. Montana Arts Council. Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ↑ "Election Results: Gianforte Wins U.S. House Seat in Montana". Retrieved May 26, 2017.
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