George Quinlan Jr.

Oral History Information

Interview Date
Job Title
President
Company Name
Quinlan & Fabish
Tags
NAMM Board of Directors-Interviewed, Illinois, Music Retail, NASMD (National Association of School Music Dealers), Band and Orchestra, Music Publishing, Quinlan and Fabish Music Company, Don Johnson Industry Service Award, Vito Pascucci, Pandemic of 2020, Multiple Interviews

George Quinlan Jr. began working in the store his father established before he can remember, sweeping up on weekends and helping with band rental season in the fall. George worked in every position within the store to learn first hand all he could about the business. He said he also did a lot of listening. Over the years he has helped expand the company to several locations and took an active role within the industry serving NASMD and NAMM. George Sr and Jr joined each other on stage during the 2009 NAMM Show to accept the Milestone Award for 50 years in business.