Oprah Winfrey, President Biden, VP Harris, Paul McCartney and more pay
tribute to Quincy Jones
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[November 05, 2024]
By RONALD BLUM
NEW YORK (AP) — Reactions to the death of Quincy Jones, who died Sunday
at age 91:
— "My beloved Q. The world’s beloved Q. The one and only Quincy Jones
“discovered” me for “The Color Purple” movie in 1985. My life changed
forever for the better after meeting him. I had never experienced, nor
have since, anyone who’s heart was so filled with love. He walked around
with his heart wide open, and he treated everybody as if they were the
most important person he’d ever met. He was the Light. No shadows. He
was love lived out loud in human form and he was the first person I ever
loved unconditionally. That’s how we signed all our notes to each other,
“Unconditionally…” Oprah Winfrey on Instagram.
— “He was supremely talented, and I felt privileged to have known him
for many years. He was friends with George Martin, the Beatles’ producer
and, between the two of them, produced some very fine music. Quincy or
‘Quince’ or ‘Q’, as he was known, always had a twinkle in his eye and
had a very positive, loving spirit which infected everyone who knew him.
His work with Michael Jackson is, of course, legendary and he had so
many other strings to his musical bow,” Paul McCartney on Instagram.
— "Quincy is the reason why I decided to become a record producer. His
records were my go-to when I started engineering. All of the time that I
spent hanging out with him was priceless and I love how open he was- the
advice he gave me, the conversations we had have helped me in my life
and career. Forever inspired by the incomparable Quincy Jones,” Dr. Dre,
on Instagram.
— “I was honored to call Quincy a friend. I will always remember his
generosity of spirit, his selfless support, and his deep kindness. Our
world has lost a giant. But in his melodies, and in the lives he
touched, Quincy’s legacy will live on forever,” Vice President Kamala
Harris, in a statement Monday.
— “Quincy Jones is the true definition of a Mentor, a Father and a
Friend. He pointed me toward the greatest parts of myself. He defended
me. He nurtured me. He encouraged me. He inspired me. He checked me when
he needed to. He let me use his wings until mine were strong enough to
fly,” - Will Smith on Instagram.
— “I am speechless at the moment. What this man means to me goes
extremely deep. What a life. What an expression of authenticity. What a
teacher. I am humbled that I was given the gift of your openness and
friendship. I am still processing,” Lenny Kravitz on X.
— “My fans know how important Quincy was to the fabric of my music. I
was given the opportunity to write a foreword to his book and tried to
capture what he meant to me as a human. Let’s celebrate his life today,”
Abel Tesfaye/The Weeknd on X.
— “I woke up today to the Terrible news that we lost Quincy Jones..
Genius is a description loosely used but Rarely deserved. Point blank,
Quincy was the MAN. I won my 1st Grammy with Quincy and I live with his
Wisdom daily,” Ice-T on X.
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In this Sept. 23, 2014 file photo, Producer Quincy Jones, of the
documentary film "Keep On Keepin' On," poses for a portrait, in New
York, Sept. 23, 2014. (Photo by Drew Gurian/Invision/AP, File)
— “My Celestial twin Quincy was a
titan in the musical world. He was a wonderful and unique human
being, lucky to have known him,” Michael Caine on X (Both Caine and
Jones were born March 14, 1933).
— “Quincy Jones was a musical genius who transformed the soul of
America – one beat, one rhythm, and one rhyme at a time. ... He was
a great unifier, who believed deeply in the healing power of music
to restore hope and uplift those suffering from hunger, poverty, and
violence, in America and the continent of Africa,” President Joe
Biden in a statement Monday.
— “His music appealed to listeners of every race and every age. And
by building a career that took him from the streets of Chicago to
the heights of Hollywood, Quincy paved the way for generations of
Black executives to leave their mark on the entertainment business,”
former President Barack Obama on X.
— “Today, we say goodbye to the legendary Quincy Jones—a musical
giant whose genius reshaped our world and left an enduring legacy.
Rest well, Quincy. #legend,” Morgan Freeman on X.
— “R.I.P to my mentor #QuincyJones, you’re the reason I became a
composer at 16… Long live the musical king,” Wyclef Jean on X
— “He asked, where are you from? Philly I replied, his eyes twinkled
and he talked about the Uptown Theater. I was so thrilled to meet
Mr. American Music himself. I literally kneeled because he was a
King. Thank you Mr. Quincy Jones for giving us all the sound,”
Colman Domingo on X.
— “A masterful musician, composer, and orchestrator, who left his
mark on the American musical culture. A man of soulfulness and
swing. 'If music be the food of love , play on,'” Wendell Pierce on
X.
— “We’ve lost a pure unadulterated genius. 20th century music
carries his imprint,” playwright Lynn Nottage on X.
— “Quincy Jones was so much more than just a musical genius. He was
a raconteur, film artist, and a good man. We were very lucky to have
had him,” Lee Grant on X.
— “My hero. truly one of the greatest minds the music world has ever
known. he was so kind to me, so wonderful, such an influence. his
legacy and his music will live forever. thank you for everything, Q.
you were the dude,” Harry Connick Jr. on Instagram.
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