Quincy Jones, Music Legend, Passes Away at 91

Fri Mar 14 2025 15:23:59 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Quincy Jones, Music Legend, Passes Away at 91

The iconic musician and producer, Quincy Jones, leaves behind an indelible legacy after his death.


With a career spanning over seven decades, Quincy Jones made a remarkable impact on the music industry, producing classics and nurturing new talent.



Quincy Jones, the legendary American musician and producer, has died at the age of 91, leaving a void in the music world that can never be filled. His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed that Jones "passed away peacefully" on Sunday night at his home in Bel Air. In a heartfelt family statement, they expressed their grief and love, affirming, "Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. 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."

Jones is most famously known as the mastermind behind Michael Jackson's groundbreaking album, Thriller, which remains the best-selling album of all time. A titan in the music industry, Jones' career spanned more than 75 years, during which he garnered 28 Grammy Awards and was hailed as one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century by Time magazine. His legendary collaborations with artists like Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles helped redefine jazz and pop in America. Notably, Jones' reimagining of Sinatra's Fly Me To The Moon transformed it from a waltz to a lively swing.

Throughout his illustrious career, Jones worked with young talents like a 19-year-old Michael Jackson on the film The Wiz, which eventually led to them creating Off the Wall and the iconic Thriller and Bad albums. In 1985, he famously gathered a collective of American music icons, including Jackson and Bruce Springsteen, to record We Are the World, raising funds for famine relief in Ethiopia—a monumental moment in music history comparable to Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas.

Jones also made his mark in film and television, crafting scores for over 50 productions, including the thriller The Italian Job (1969), and producing the influential film The Color Purple, introducing audiences to emerging stars like Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg. His contributions to television included being a producer on the beloved series The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

Tributes to Jones have poured in from across the globe, honoring his extraordinary legacy. Sir Elton John praised his unparalleled career, while Shonda Rhimes hailed him a "legend, a visionary, a pioneer." Dr. Dre revealed that Jones’ influence inspired his journey into music production, underscoring the lasting impact the man had on aspiring musicians and producers.

The music community is united in grief, with many expressing gratitude for the invaluable lessons and opportunities Jones provided. Singer Darius Rucker articulated that the world has "lost one of the all-time greats," while British DJ Tony Blackburn recognized him as a "musical genius." Mathieu Jaton, CEO of the Montreux Jazz Festival, noted that Jones helped propel the festival to greater heights, ensuring his spirit resonates there forever.

Quincy Jones' enduring legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire and influence generations of artists and music lovers alike, as he leaves behind a treasure trove of incredible works and memories.

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