Quinn Scott Allman (born January 18, 1982) is an American musician, best known as the guitarist, backing vocalist, and founding member of the rock band The Used.
Biography
Allman grew up in Springville, Utah, and later moved to Pleasant Grove, Utah. He has an older sister and two younger brothers. He grew up watching his father play in numerous bands as a drummer, originally picking up the drums at age five. Allman picked up the guitar at age 14 and started playing in bands at 15. Allman is influenced by bands such as Face to Face, Goldfinger, Thursday, Kenna, Weezer, Jimmy Eat World and The New Transit Direction."Quinn Allman of The Used" . craveonline.com
Career In 1999, Allman formed the band Dumb Luck with Jeph Howard, Branden Steineckert, and Ashton Johnson. They released one EP in 2000 titled The Naked Truth. Later in 2000, Allman formed The Used with Jeph Howard and Branden Steineckert, vocalist Bert McCracken joined in January 2001.
Allman went on to release six studio albums, two EPs, and multiple live compilation albums with The Used, contributing as a lead guitarist, writer, creative director, and background vocalist. Additionally, he played a key role in creating four album documentaries for the band.
On February 2, 2015, The Used announced that Allman would be taking a year long hiatus from the band. Justin Shekoski of Saosin temporarily replaced Allman on subsequent tours. However, on November 19, 2015, The Used released a statement saying that they were moving forward without Allman as a "result of a mutual understanding". However, former bandmate Branden Steineckert, who had left the band nine years prior, hosted Allman on the final episode of his podcast 801PUNX. In the podcast, Allman explains he was actually not allowed to return to the band and was kicked out.
In 2017, Allman sued McCracken, Howard, and The Used LLC for touring, album, and merchandise proceeds that occurred before his dismissal from the band, as well as damages for late and irregular royalty payments due to him. The case was settled out of court in 2020.
Following his departure from The Used, Allman collaborated with many artists such as Mikey Way, Andy Biersack, Patrick Stump, Anthony Green, and John Feldmann.
In 2016, Allman formed his collaborative electronic indie project VadaWave with his wife, Megan Joy. Together they have released one EP, six singles, and five acoustic recordings. They frequently perform and have performed at large music festivals such as LOVELOUD.
Allman had performed as the guitarist with the alternative music project Bloody Cabaret.
In June 2024, Allman posted a message via Instagram saying that he had been subject to years of abuse by someone involved in his musical career, although his alleged abuser was not named.
On August 19, 2024, Allman released "I Digress," the first single from his EP of the same name, in which he performs vocals and guitar, as well as writes the lyrics. "Porcelain", the second single from the EP, was released on October 21, 2024.
On October 9, 2024, Allman announced on his Instagram that his biography, "A Book Full of Sharp Objects," will be released at the end of 2024 following a Kickstarter campaign.
Personal life Allman married American Idol singer Megan Joy in 2011. Together they have two sons: one from Megan's previous marriage and one born in 2016.
The Used's singer, Bert McCracken, describes Allman as a "truly spiritual and warm" individual. Even following their fallout, McCracken still states that, "No one plays guitar like Quinn".
Discography
EPs +List of EPs, showing year released and artist nameEPYearArtistNaked Truth2000Dumb LuckOut of Body2016VadaWaveUglyswtr2019Quinn Allman & Branden SteineckertBloody Cabaret2021Bloody Cabaret
Singles SingleYearNote(s)I Digress2024First single from EPPorcelain2024Second single from EP
Other appearances +TitleYearArtistNote(s)Disconnection Notice2005GoldfingerAdditional Personnel, GuitarPostpartum Modesty: A Portrait of Skin2006EvalineAudio ProductionAvalon2008Anthony GreenGuitarDear Child (I've Been Dying to Reach You)2008Anthony GreenGuitarThe Shadow Side2016Andy BlackGuitar, Keyboards, ComposerFor Love (Acoustic)2019VadaWaveOut of Body (Acoustic)2019VadaWaveEnvy (Acoustic)2019VadaWaveVery Best Part (Acoustic)2019VadaWaveEscape (Acoustic) 2019VadaWaveSink2019VadaWaveStay2019VadaWaveI'm Dead2019VadaWaveMy Moon2019VadaWaveCry2019VadaWaveIsland in the Sun2021VadaWave
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2003Maybe MemoriesHimselfDocumentary film2004Punk Rock HolocaustHimselfDocumentary film2005Taste of ChaosHimselfDocumentary film2006My Chemical Romance: Life on the Murder SceneHimselfDocumentary film2007Punk's Not DeadHimselfDocumentary film2007BerthHimselfDocumentary film2007The Making of Lies for the LiarsHimselfDocumentary film2009ArtworkHimselfDocumentary film2015BreakdownsGuitar PlayerFilm2015Rain CloudsShort
References
External links
The Used official website