Gene Quaw

Eugene Cole "Gene" Quaw (March 6, 1891 – December 17, 1968) was a Montana musician notable for his outdoor performances at the Canyon Hotel of Yellowstone National Park. At this venue, he would play one of his more well-known pieces, Yellowstone.

Early life Originally living in Belgrade, Montana, Quaw moved to Bozeman and continued to live there from 1896 during his childhood, through his completion of an undergraduate degree at Montana State University (then Montana State College). Their performances involved a dance orchestra, and, one summer, performing with the "Canyon Hotel Follies". The band often played a mix of classical standards but always ended their performances with Yellowstone.

In 1951, Quaw held a concert in Bozeman, Montana where he was presented a photo album as a tribute to his work; this album was created and signed by Montana residents and historical figures, including Fred F. Wilson, Jack Ellis Haynes, and Louis Leo Howard.