Rob Quist

Robert Ernest Quist (born January 5, 1948) is an American singer, instrumentalist (playing guitar and banjo), songwriter, and politician. 

His songs have been recorded by artists Michael Martin Murphey and Loretta Lynn among others.  He is known as a musical and cultural ambassador for the state of Montana and was appointed to the Montana Arts Council by Governor Brian Schweitzer. He has toured  throughout the United States, Canada, and Japan. 

Quist was the Democratic nominee for Montana's House seat in the 2017 special election, but lost the election to Greg Gianforte.

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