Legendary musician, producer, and composer Quincy Jones has passed away at 91.
His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed that Jones passed on November 3rd at his Bel Air home in Los Angeles, surrounded by loved ones.”Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family said in a statement. “And 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’ career reshaped the music industry. As a composer, arranger, and producer, he worked with giants and produced milestones, like Michael Jackson’s record-breaking albums Thriller and Bad. His contributions spanned music, television, and film, producing The Color Purple, The Wiz, We Are the World, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, transforming American culture across nearly seven decades.
Jones was honored with 28 GRAMMY Awards, cementing his place as one of the most celebrated figures in music history with an legacy that is unparalleled.
