Quincy Jones, the legendary music icon whose remarkable career spanned producing Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking Thriller album, composing award-winning film and television scores, and collaborating with legends like Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles, has passed away at 91.
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Quincy Jones stood as one of the most influential figures in American music history, with a career spanned over seven decades. Born in Chicago in 1933, he overcame a challenging childhood to become a groundbreaking musician, producer, arranger, and humanitarian. His genius for collaboration and genre-crossing innovation helped shape popular music, from his early days as a jazz trumpeter to his legendary work as a producer with artists like Michael Jackson. Jones has earned an astounding 28 Grammy Awards and holds the record for most Grammy Award nominations at 80. His work as a producer on albums like "Thriller" and his own recordings have influenced generations of musicians. Beyond music, he's made significant contributions to film, television, and humanitarian causes, breaking racial barriers and consistently advocating for music education and social justice.
― Quincy Jones famous quotes
“To me, loving a woman is one of the most natural, blissful, life-enhancing — and dare I say, religious — acts in the world."
“Greatness occurs when your children love you, when your critics respect you and when you have peace of mind.”
“You have to know that your real home is within.”
“The only justification for looking down on anyone, is that you're going to stop and pick them up.”
“You may be angry. These are difficult times and you may have a good reason for feeling that way. But imagine a world where instead of holding on to our anger, we use it to channel a more communal sense of love to make up for the lack thereof. What a world it would be.”
