Quincy Jones, legendary musician and producer, has passed away at 91. Known for shaping the sound of popular music and collaborating with icons like Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, Jones died peacefully Sunday night at his Bel Air home, confirmed by his publicist, Arnold Robinson.
In a heartfelt family statement, they shared, “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. Though this is an immense loss for our family, we celebrate the incredible life he led and know there will never be another like him.”
Over a career spanning more than 75 years, Jones became a cultural giant. He won 28 Grammy Awards and was celebrated as one of the 20th century’s most influential jazz musicians by *Time* magazine. He helped redefine popular music, notably producing Michael Jackson’s *Thriller*, which became the best-selling album of all time. His early work with Frank Sinatra set a new standard in the music industry, famously reimagining “Fly Me to the Moon” into a swing classic.
Jones crossed paths with a young Michael Jackson in *The Wiz* film, later producing Jackson’s groundbreaking albums *Off the Wall*, *Thriller*, and *Bad*. In 1985, he brought together 46 of America’s top musicians, including Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, and Cyndi Lauper, to record “We Are the World,” a song he co-wrote to support famine relief in Ethiopia. The song topped charts worldwide and became an anthem of humanitarian solidarity.
His influence extended to film and television, scoring over 50 soundtracks, including *The Italian Job*, and producing *The Color Purple*, which introduced audiences to Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg. He also brought *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air* to television, helping launch Will Smith’s career.
Throughout his life, Jones received multiple Grammys, an Emmy, a Tony, and an Oscar nomination, making him one of the most awarded figures in the entertainment world. He leaves behind a legacy of groundbreaking music, film, and television work, as well as a family that includes seven children, among them music producer Quincy Jones III and actress Rashida Jones.
Jones’ family remembered him as “truly one of a kind,” adding, “Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones’ heart will beat for eternity.”
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