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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Paul Quinn
| image = File:Paul Quinn (guitarist).jpg
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| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Paul John Quinn
| alias =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|5|8|df=y}}
| birth_place =Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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| instrument = Guitar
| genre = Acoustic Instrumental, Alternative
| occupation = Musician, songwriter
| years_active = 2009-present
| label = Unsigned
| associated_acts = The Bad Pennies (band)
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Paul Quinn (born Paul John Quinn, 8 May 1987, Dublin) is an Irish songwriter, guitarist, and music arranger. Quinn is mostly known for his complex guitar arrangements of popular film scores and television themes.{{cite web | title = Youtube channel | url = http://www.youtube.com/user/PaoloQuinn | accessdate = 2014-01-09}} Quinn is also a music teacher. He earned a BA in Psychology from National University of Ireland, Galway in 2006 and is currently attending University of Limerick working towards a master's degree in music therapy.
Early career
Quinn enjoyed some brief success with his local band The Bad Pennies. After winning several competitions{{cite web | title = Clare's Got Talent | url = http://main.hdevents.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=65:press-release-the-bad-pennies-win-clares-got-talent-final&catid=31:press-releases&Itemid=122 | accessdate = 2014-01-09}}, gaining national attention{{cite web | title = Sunday World Article | url = http://www.sundayworld.com/top-stories/columnists/daniel-o-donnell/bad-pennies-strike-it-rich | accessdate = 2014-01-09}}, and touring extensively around Ireland and UK, the band decided to slow things down and Quinn began to focus on his guitar playing. He has gained extensive popularity on the internet for his unique take on songs along with his own arrangements which he has shared with his fans.
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