Quincy Jones, a monumental figure in the music industry, passed away Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles.
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00:00Quincy Jones, the great music legend, artist, and composer of over 70 years for the stars,
00:05sadly passed away at the age of 91 in his Bel Air home.
00:08In a heartfelt statement, his family shared,
00:10although this is an incredible loss, we celebrate the great life he lived.
00:14The family also noted, Quincy's love and joy were shared with the world through his music.
00:18Will Smith honored Quincy Jones in a heartfelt Instagram tribute,
00:21describing him as the true definition of a mentor, a father, and a friend.
00:25Gloria Estefan echoed the sentiment, stating that,
00:28The world is different today without Jones, who was also the godfather to her daughter, Emily.
00:33Musician John Legend shared a memorable and somewhat embarrassing story from his
00:37first encounter with Jones. He recalled,
00:39The first time I spoke to Q, he was gently reprimanding me because one of my team
00:43members wasn't representing me well during my first year in the public eye.
00:47What a way to meet one of your heroes.
00:49From jazz prodigy to pop icon, Quincy was a groundbreaking artist.
00:53He produced Michael Jackson's legendary albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad,
00:57earning a staggering 28 Grammy Awards throughout his illustrious career.
01:01As many know, his impact extended beyond music.
01:04He produced We Are the World, Uniting Stars for a Cause,
01:07and was a pioneer in film scoring and television.
01:11Quincy received countless accolades, including the Kennedy Center Honors
01:14and the National Medal of Arts.
01:16He leaves behind a legacy of creativity and compassion.