Music Legend Quincy Jones, Producer of ‘Thriller,’ Dies at 91
By Jake Beardslee ·
November 4, 2024
Legendary music producer Quincy Jones has died at age 91, passing away at his Bel Air residence on Sunday night with family by his side, according to his publicist Arnold Robinson. Jefferson Graham, Jefferson Graham / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
His family announced his passing in an emotional statement: "Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones' passing. While this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life he lived, knowing there will never be another like him." ROBERT HANASHIRO/USA TODAY / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Hailing from Chicago's South Side, Jones broke barriers as one of Hollywood's pioneering Black executives. Los Angeles Times / Wikimedia
His illustrious career encompassed collaborations with musical giants like Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and most notably, Michael Jackson. Finnish Heritage Agency / Wikimedia
His production work on Jackson's albums, including "Off the Wall," "Thriller," and "Bad," revolutionized pop music's landscape. Constru-centro / Wikimedia
His production of "We Are the World" united an unprecedented array of artists for African famine relief, with collaborator Lionel Richie dubbing him "the master orchestrator." Shawn Miller/Library of Congress / Wikimedia
Jones's remarkable achievements include 28 Grammy Awards, two honorary Oscars, an Emmy for "Roots," and France's Legion d'Honneur.
His influence extended beyond music to presidential inaugurations and global leadership circles. Bill Ingalls / Wikimedia
