[2][3] He played in the blues rock band Steamhammer, formed in 1968.
Quittenton also worked with Rod Stewart, along with Pete Sears, Micky Waller, and fellow Steamhammer guitarist Martin Pugh.
[4] In collaboration with Stewart, Quittenton co-wrote the international hit singles "Maggie May"[5] and "You Wear It Well", along with the British top ten single "Farewell", from Stewart's 1974 album Smiler.
[6] In 1973, Quittenton formed an instrumental band with Pete Sears, Manfred Mann drummer John Lingwood and keyboardist Max Middleton.
[7] Suffering from mental health problems, Quittenton left the music business and moved to Llanrhyddlad, on the isle of Anglesey, Wales.