After Quincy Jones, a renowned American music executive, died at the age of 91, condolences have started to come in from all around the world. His remarkable and unmatched legacy, which lasted for more than 70 years, has been emphasized by many.
He oversaw the production of Michael Jackson’s three albums, including the all-time best-selling album Thriller, and the best-selling song of all time, We Are The World.
He started out as vice president of Mercury Records in 1961, making him the first Black executive of a major record label.
As an executive producer, he contributed to the 1991 premiere of the popular television series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
He attended Seattle University to study music.
He was among the few artists to win an Oscar, Tony, Grammy, and Emmy.
He had a solid basis in music composition and arrangement from his early days as a jazz musician, working with legends like Lionel Hampton as a trumpet player and arranger.
As a devoted philanthropist and social justice activist, he established organizations such as the Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation to aid impoverished youngsters across the globe.
He was the producer and performer of the charity record We Are the World, which raised millions of dollars for aid in Africa and went on to become one of the best-selling singles globally.
Legends like Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, and Aretha Franklin were among others they collaborated with, helping to mold their careers and creating some of their biggest hits, such as Jackson’s Thriller, the all-time best-selling album.
On November 3, 2024, he passed away with his family by his side.
