Who is Rob Quist?
Robert Ernest Quist (born January 5, 1948) is an American musician and politician, known for his work in bluegrass and country music. Originally a founding member of the Mission Mountain Wood Band, he plays guitar and banjo in addition to singing and songwriting. His songs have also been recorded by artists Michael Martin Murphey and Loretta Lynn, among others. Known as a musical and cultural ambassador for his native state of Montana, Quist was appointed to the Montana Arts Council by Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer. Quist was the unsuccessful Democratic Party nominee for Montana's at-large congressional district in the 2017 special election.
