This week, the Quinn Records TM family is celebrating a monumental trio of birthdays that represent the heart and soul of our label. On May 5 and May 6, 2026, we honor three legendary figures who have dedicated their lives to authentic blues, soul, jazz, and gospel music.
### Happy Birthday to CEO Dwight Quinn
On May 5, we celebrated the birthday of our visionary founder and CEO, Dwight Quinn. Since establishing the label in 1971 in East St. Louis, Dwight has spent over half a century preserving and promoting the rich traditions of American roots music. His leadership continues to guide our in-house operations, from artist development to digital distribution through Boogie City Music. We wish our President a fantastic birthday and thank him for his unwavering dedication to independent music. [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinnrecords)
### Celebrating Gene Poo-Poo Man Anderson
Also celebrating his birthday on May 5 is the incredible Gene Poo-Poo Man Anderson. Hailing from St. Louis, Gene has had an illustrious career that includes playing alongside Bootsy Collins as a member of George Clinton's Parliament-Funkadelic and the P-Funk All-Stars. Known for his unique "BluesRappaFunkaSoula" sound and his Grammy-nominated work alongside blues legend Albert King, Gene remains a vital force in the Black music landscape. Happy Birthday to a true funk and soul pioneer! [marmosetmusic](https://www.marmosetmusic.com/artists/gene-poo-poo-man-anderson)
### Happy Birthday to Ernie Johnson
Today, May 6, we wish a very Happy Birthday to the phenomenal Ernie Johnson, a proud Quinn Records TM recording artist. Ernie continues to forge a powerful path in the soul-blues tradition, carrying the torch passed down by icons like Bobby "Blue" Bland, Little Milton, and Z.Z. Hill. His timeless voice and electrifying performances perfectly capture the authentic sound our label is dedicated to bringing to the world. Join us in wishing Ernie a wonderful birthday as we continue to spin his greatest hits all day long! [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/iamJeffFoxworthy/posts/ernie-johnsonwhat-a-legend/1366972874784972/)
