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At 10:37pm in Chicago, Illinois on February 23, 1951, all hell broke loose.

quince buteau arrived to deeply touch our hearts + souls.

The major infusion of his passions he credited to 'The Alamo,' '2001: A Space Odyssey,' Early Blues + Rock 'n Roll, Van Morrison, The Ventures, + his beloved friend Stevie Ray Vaughan.

quince (he preferred his moniker in lower case) paved unique careers, first as an acclaimed fashion designer in Europe in the 1970s immediately after graduating with honors from Parsons School of Design in NYC. He then segued his talents to the music world in the 1980s as a Procurer + Curator of collectible artist signed guitars + memorabilia for the Hard Rock Cafés Worldwide, of which he was also a pioneering investor. In the 90's he continued to design products for their gift shops, including the Hard Rock Hotel. He maintained a 40 year commitment to music as a collector + archivist. He produced the celebrated Ventures 'Acoustic Rock' album.

quince shared his unique sensibilities – his wit, humor + passion – with his partner of 23 yrs, Jill Sokolec, a fellow designer who he grew up with, until his passing in his beloved Hollywood Hills home on 04 May 2012. quince is also survived by his sister Pat McKinnis (Mike); his nephews, Scott (Kecia) + Chris, his niece, Elizabeth (Bob Shea); + his grandnieces + nephews, Lucy, Grace Patrick and Emily.

A true original he will be missed by many all over the world.