Quincy Jones, Legendary Musician and Producer, Passes Away at 91

Quincy Jones, the iconic American musician and producer who helped shape the sound of generations through his work with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and many more, has died at the age of 91. His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed that Jones “passed away peacefully” on Sunday night at his home in Bel Air.

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the Jones family said in a heartfelt statement. “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’ influence in the world of music was monumental. Best known for producing Michael Jackson’s Thriller, the best-selling album of all time, his career spanned over 75 years. He earned 28 Grammy Awards and was named by Time magazine as one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century.

His groundbreaking work included collaborations with Frank Sinatra, transforming Fly Me to the Moon into a swing masterpiece. He discovered and nurtured the talent of a young Michael Jackson on the set of The Wiz, later producing Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad, solidifying Jackson’s legacy in pop history.

In 1985, Jones organized and co-wrote We Are the World, bringing together 46 of the era’s biggest stars, including Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, and Cyndi Lauper, to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. The song became a cultural touchstone, echoing the power of music to unite and uplift.

Quincy Jones leaves behind a towering legacy, one that will be celebrated and remembered for generations to come.