The death of musician and producer <a href="https://www.world-today-news.com/michael-jackson-the-secrets-of-the-thriller-album-news-michael-jackson/" title="Michael Jackson: the secrets of the "Thriller" album – News Michael Jackson”>Quincy Jones this Monday at the age of 91 leaves a gap in the United States entertainment industry that hardly any other personality can fill.
The winner of 27 Grammy Awards (from a record 79 nominations) and member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family, who did not The causes of death have been determined.
His figure in the world of music, with a career spanning more than 60 years, was so respected that the artist was known only by the nickname “Q.”
For this reason, artists and musical organizations have expressed their regret after the death of the famous producer who worked with stars such as Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra.
What have celebrities expressed after the death of Quincy Jones?
Actor Will Smith was one of the first celebrities to remember Quincy Jones, who also ventured into television as a producer of the show The Fresh Prince of Rap that brought the protagonist of Bad Boys to fame.
In his message on Instagram, Will Smith considered Quincy Jones as a mentor, father and friend, and he also posted a photo during the recordings of the show that was one of the hits in the 90s.
“He defended me. He nourished me. He encouraged me. He inspired me. He was there when I needed him. “He let me use his wings until mine were strong enough to fly,” Smith said.
The Michael Jackson family also mourned, through the official X account, the death of Jones.
“The world mourns the loss and celebrates the life of Quincy Jones, a legendary talent whose contributions to music spanned generations and genres. The decade-long collaboration between MJ and Q is unparalleled and includes the best-selling album of all time. Rest in peace, Q”, was the message.
The world mourns the loss & celebrates the life of Quincy Jones – a legendary talent whose contributions to music spanned generations and genres. What an MJ/Q decade-long partnership produced is unmatched and includes the biggest selling album of all time. Rest in Peace, Q. pic.twitter.com/he0oiwUPYY
— Michael Jackson (@michaeljackson) November 4, 2024
Let us remember that Quincy Jones was Michael Jackson’s producer on the albums “Thriller”, in 1987, and Bad, with which they changed the course of pop music.
For her part, singer and actress Jennifer Hudson expressed that “the world will not be the same without you, Quincy.”
“There will never be another Quincy Jones! “That man lived and breathed music, and his genius was unparalleled,” said the so-called “princess of soul.”
There will never be another Quincy Jones ! That man lived and breathed music, and his genius was unmatched. The world won’t be the same without you, Quincy. Love always, your Chicago baby, Jhud ! pic.twitter.com/CyaIn7FIcx
— Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD) November 4, 2024
