Musical titan Quincy Jones, the composer and producer who added his tasteful polish to recordings by everyone from Ray Charles to Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, has died, according to his representatives. He was 91.
Jones died Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, California, surrounded by his children, siblings and other family members, his publicist told CNN in a statement.
“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the Jones family said in the statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him. He is truly one of a kind and we will miss him dearly; we take comfort and immense pride in knowing that the love and joy, that were the essence of his being, was shared with the world through all that he created. Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones’ heart will beat for eternity.”
A renowned jazz and pop musician, Jones was also a prolific cross-genre arranger, conductor, record label executive and civil rights advocate. His talent and drive led to an almost unparalleled career in entertainment.
Quincy added to so many careers, but especially Michal Jackson. Michael didn’t really blow up till he left Motown. MJ eventually hooked up with Quincy. Quincy produced Thriller for MJ and MJ never looked back. Quincy did what Motown was scared to do; let Michael create his own music.
REST PEACEFULLY, MR. QUINCY JONES. CHICAGO'S OWN MUSIC TITAN OF THE WORLD. WOW, BOTH QUINCY JONES & JAMES EARL JONES- TWO LEGENDS IN ENTERTAINMENT GONE IN THE SAME YEAR.
RIP eta: I used to be a fan of Mr Jones until I saw how disrespectful he was towards Michael Jackson When he passed away I wondered why he choose to be that way Towards MJ I guess we will never know :( Both were extremely talented and will be greatly missed
He passed right before 1 of the biggest election days ever RIP
@10:35 am, I forgot about the young Tevin Campbell I remember what Tupac "allegedly" said And as cute as Al B Sure was when he was younger I wonder did Quincy "allegedly" flirted with him also
@10:39 am - Yes, we are all flawed humans And I agree that at the end of the day It is The Most High God Business on how He will deal with all of us But The judgements from above is so much Different from the rules here on the earth So may The Most High God have Mercy on Us all
QJ SUED THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL JACKSON BECAUSE HE FELT THAT HE WAS DUE MORE MONEY AFTER MICHAEL JACKSON'S PASSING & BOTH OFF THE WALL & THRILLER BECAME BEST SELLING ALBUMS AGAIN, GIVEN HE PRODUCED BOTH. QJ HAS QUITE THE LEGACY-ENTERTAINMENT WISE. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT ALL THE OTHER ACCUSATIONS HE'S BEING ASSOCIATED WITH ON HERE. PRAYERS FOR HIS FAMILY DURING THIS TIME.
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Did he have any Diddy Oil? Asking for a friend. He luvd some crackers tho.
Quincy added to so many careers, but especially Michal Jackson. Michael didn’t really blow up till he left Motown. MJ eventually hooked up with Quincy. Quincy produced Thriller for MJ and MJ never looked back. Quincy did what Motown was scared to do; let Michael create his own music.
Quincy made a difference. May he RiP.
Rest in Heavenly Peace. Condolences to the family.
All his secrets are about to be revealed. Tell all interviews and books galore. It’ll be messy since some people want to be first.
R.I.P. Q
He seen a lot. R.I.P.
They partying on the other side for real now.
RIP Q
Rest in royalty. Thank you for leaving so much to remember you by.
Goodbye, Hollywierd secrets.
REST PEACEFULLY, MR. QUINCY JONES.
CHICAGO'S OWN MUSIC TITAN OF THE WORLD.
WOW, BOTH QUINCY JONES & JAMES EARL JONES- TWO LEGENDS IN ENTERTAINMENT GONE IN THE SAME YEAR.
RIP Q. Movie sound tracks, theme music for tv shows, jazz music, R&B songs he did it all.
RIP
eta:
I used to be a fan of Mr Jones until I saw how
disrespectful he was towards Michael Jackson
When he passed away
I wondered why he choose to be that way
Towards MJ
I guess we will never know :(
Both were extremely talented and will be greatly missed
He passed right before 1 of the biggest election days ever
RIP
He was also a horrid memory for Tevin Campbell.
Quincy just like Berry Gordy had stipulations put into place that their dirty deeds wouldn’t be released until their deaths.
May they rest in power because we all fall short and it’s ultimately the MOST HIGHS business to sort out.
@10:35 am,
I forgot about the young Tevin Campbell
I remember what Tupac "allegedly" said
And as cute as Al B Sure was when he was younger
I wonder did Quincy "allegedly" flirted with him also
@10:39 am - Yes, we are all flawed humans
And I agree that at the end of the day
It is The Most High God
Business on how He will deal with all of us
But The judgements from above is so much
Different from the rules here on the earth
So may The Most High God have Mercy on
Us all
Fun fact :
I didnt know that Berry Gordy was Quincy Jones cousin
Most are related
Princess heard what was happening to Tevin behind those doors. He heard his screams and tried to help him.
He couldn’t stop it and began mentoring Tevin. Princess did what he could for young Tevin.
10:53 Selah
BERRY GORDY IS STILL AMONG THE LIVING. ONLY QUINCY JONES PASSED AWAY.
Selah to you also @11:07am
This world as we know it is almost ending
2nd Esdras 6 : 7-9
^^^^ Truth spoken.
He dated one of Trump's daughters.
QJ SUED THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL JACKSON BECAUSE HE FELT THAT HE WAS DUE MORE MONEY AFTER MICHAEL JACKSON'S PASSING & BOTH OFF THE WALL & THRILLER BECAME BEST SELLING ALBUMS AGAIN, GIVEN HE PRODUCED BOTH.
QJ HAS QUITE THE LEGACY-ENTERTAINMENT WISE. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT ALL THE OTHER ACCUSATIONS HE'S BEING ASSOCIATED WITH ON HERE.
PRAYERS FOR HIS FAMILY DURING THIS TIME.
For you young-ins that like to throw the word Icon and legend around so freely, this is the true example of one.
I still don't get the how a Black man that went through so much prejudice and fight for civil rights married a Yt woman.
RIP Q
In the words of my favorite Quincy Jones song, Everything must change.
Quincy Jones creator, artist, and legend.
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