A vital creative force sustained artist Paul Quarrington until his death at age 56

Paul Quarrington, author, musician and screenwriter, died early this morning following a battle with lung cancer. Quarrington’s non-fiction publisher Greystone Books joins his family, friends and fans in mourning the loss of a wonderful man. Rob Sanders, Publisher of Greystone Books, makes the following statement:

“We were very sad to learn of Paul’s death last night from lung cancer, which was diagnosed last spring.

“Since his diagnosis, Paul’s creative energy shifted into a gear few of us know anything about. He has toured and performed with his band, Porkbelly Futures, wrote songs at a feverish pace, recorded those songs, and wrote a new work of non-fiction, which he finished only this past weekend. In Cigar Box Banjo, Paul examines his life in music and speaks honestly and intimately about that life as he knowingly approaches the end.

“Every one of us at Greystone Books/D&M Publishers who have worked with Paul over the years will miss his gentle ways and his wonderful sense of humour. We are honoured to have known this gifted man as a creator and a friend, and we will do our part to ensure that his voice is heard by generations to come.”

To download the entire press release, click on the link below.

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