Quincy Jones, legendary American Musician, dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the titan of American music with multiple talents, passed away at the age of 91 on Sunday at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, surrounded by his family.

An iconic figure in music and a genius producer, he left a profound mark on several generations. A legendary collaborator, he transformed the music industry with artists like Michael Jackson, notably producing the albums Thriller and Bad in the 1980s, redefining pop music. His talent spanned various genres, from jazz to R&B to film music, constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity.

In 1990, Jones founded a television and film production company that achieved immense success, most notably with the iconic sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, along with other shows.

With 80 nominations, Quincy Jones is the third most-nominated artist in Grammy Award history, just behind Beyoncé and Jay-Z, both of whom have 88 nominations. He is also ranked third among the most awarded artists, having won 28 Grammy Awards throughout his career.

Quincy Jones also made his mark on the industry by producing for legends like Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, and many more. Composer, trumpeter, and producer Quincy Delight Jones Jr. was born in 1933 in Chicago. He was married three times and had seven children.