Almost everyone in the music world admires the work of the late great Quincy Jones, including Frank Sinatra, who gave the legendary musician and producer the nickname “Q.” Not only did he wear one, but when Sinatra died, he bequeathed him a ring with the Sinatra family crest on it. In 1998.
When asked on Sunday Morning in 2008 what it was like to work with the board chairman, Jones said: There’s nothing in between! ”
Jones composed the music for about 30 films, along with theme songs for classic TV shows such as “Ironside” and “Sanford and Son.”
In 1985, he assembled some of the world’s biggest stars to create “We Are the World” to raise money for famine relief, but 10 years earlier he had suffered two brain aneurysms. This feat is all the more remarkable considering that he suffered from a severe brain aneurysm that doctors gave only a 1% chance of suffering. A chance to survive.
In fact, beloved friends had scheduled a memorial service, about 30 days after the attack, which Jones, who was recovering, was strong enough to attend and attended with Marvin Gaye, Sarah Vaughan, and Ray.・I was able to enjoy the songs by guests such as Charles.
Quincy Jones, winner of 28 Grammy Awards; passed away last sunday After living life on my own terms.
“I don’t waste any moment of my life,” he said. “I like doing everything. I like good food and wine and beautiful women and beautiful music. Anything that’s out there, I’m interested in it. You know? That’s what living is all about. You. You can get all the rest you want.’ Gone. ”
Quincy Jones was 91 years old.
From 1982: Eclectic Quincy Jones (YouTube video)
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