Legendary Music Icon Quincy Jones Passes Away: A Life of Unparalleled Musical Genius
- Quincy Jones, the legendary American record producer, composer and musical visionary, has died aged 91.
- In a statement on Monday, his publicist, Arnold Robinson, said that Quincy Jones died peacefully at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, alongside his family.
- "Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of the death of our father and brother Quincy Jones," the family said in a statement.
Quincy Jones, the legendary American record producer, composer and musical visionary, has died aged 91. Known for his pioneering work with artists such as Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles, the music legend died on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
In a statement on Monday, his publicist, Arnold Robinson, said that Quincy Jones died peacefully at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, alongside his family.
“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of the death of our father and brother Quincy Jones,” the family said in a statement.
“And while this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the beautiful life he lived and know there will never be another like it.” ยป
Throughout his illustrious career, Quincy Jones has collaborated with some of the biggest names in entertainment, including producing Michael Jackson’s iconic album “Thriller,” which became one of the best-selling records of all time.
He also led the recording of the star-studded “We Are the World” in 1985 to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia.
Born on March 14, 1933, in Chicago, Jones first became known as a jazz arranger and bandleader in the 1950s.
He quickly moved into pop music and film, arranging hits for Lesley Gore and working closely with Frank Sinatra and Count Basie.
Joncy became the first black musician to be nominated for an Academy Award in 1968 for his song “The Eyes of Love,” and was nominated again the same year for the music of “In Cold Blood.”
In 1971, he became the first black music director at the Academy Awards and later received the prestigious Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
During his career, Quincy Jones won 28 Grammy Awards out of 80 nominations, won the Grammy Legend Award in 1992, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Over more than 70 years, Quincy Jones’ legacy as one of the most influential figures in music history lives on, as he paved the way for countless artists and reshaped the entertainment landscape.
This comes two months after Tito Jackson, one of the founders of the legendary Jackson 5 and brother of the late Michael Jackson, died at the age of 70.
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