Quincy Jones

Date of Birth: March 14, 1933

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Date of Death: *Quincy Jones is alive.*

Biography

Quincy Delight Jones Jr., commonly known as Quincy Jones, is an American record producer, musician, composer, and film producer. Born on March 14, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, Jones’s career spans over six decades in the entertainment industry, a timeline encompassing numerous groundbreaking achievements. Jones began his musical journey as a trumpeter and arranger before transitioning into producing and composing. He worked with legendary artists like Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, and Ray Charles, among many others. One of his most notable accomplishments is producing Michael Jackson’s albums “Off the Wall,” “Thriller,” and “Bad,” with “Thriller” becoming the best-selling album of all time. In addition to his influence in the music industry, Jones has made significant contributions to film and television, producing scores for films such as “The Color Purple” and “In Cold Blood.” He has also been a prominent advocate for humanitarian causes, using his influence to bring attention to various social issues.

5 Interesting Facts about Quincy Jones

1. Quincy Jones has won 28 Grammy Awards and received a total of 80 nominations, making him one of the most awarded artists in Grammy history.

2. He was one of the first African Americans to hold a top executive position at a major American record label, serving as the vice-president of Mercury Records in the 1960s.

3. Jones co-produced the historic charity single “We Are the World” in 1985, which brought together the world’s most popular musicians to raise funds for famine relief in Africa.

4. Quincy Jones was the first African American to be nominated twice for an Academy Award in the same year, for his musical scores for “In Cold Blood” and “In the Heat of the Night” in 1967.

5. In 2013, Jones was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a recipient of the Ahmet Ertegun Award, acknowledging his profound influence on the development and perpetuation of rock and roll.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Quincy Jones

1. “The minute you think you’ve got it made, disaster is just around the corner.”

2. “Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing.”

3. “I’ve always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, ‘Ain’t that the truth.’”

4. “I don’t have an ego; I have a really healthy self-respect. I think it’s a great balance.”

5. “Music was the one thing in my life that I could control.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Quincy Jones’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $500 million.

Children

Quincy Jones has seven children from five different relationships. His children include: 1. Jolie Jones Levine 2. Quincy Jones III 3. Martina Jones 4. Kenya Julia Miambi Sarah Jones 5. Rachel Jones 6. Kidada Jones 7. Rashida Jones