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Hollywood stars gather for honorary Oscars event celebrating Quincy Jones, Bond producers, more

Many of Hollywood’s biggest stars are set to gather in Los Angeles Sunday night for the annual Governors Awards

The Independent UK

Quincy Jones’ cause of death revealed

Pioneering musician died on November 3 at the age of 91

The Independent UK

“It was Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, and the engineer. Quincy said, ‘Go in there, and do what you want’”: Steve Stevens on following in Eddie Van Halen’s footsteps to record the ‘spiritual successor’ to Beat It

When Jackson and Jones sought to revisit the sound they experimented with on Beat It, they turned to the Billy Idol guitarist for a hard rock edge

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Quincy Jones' cause of death revealed

The music titan passed away earlier this month at the age of 91

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Quincy Jones's cause of death revealed

Quincy Jones' death certificate has been released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

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“I gotta get it on pop radio!” Michael Jackson’s Beat It was “too metal” before Quincy Jones stepped in, claims guitarist

Michael Jackson metal? It almost happened, according to Thriller guitarist Steve Lukather

Metal Hammer

“We’d be on the phone and he goes, ‘It’s too metal. I gotta get it on pop radio! Use the small amp, not so much distortion’”: Steve Lukather on how Quincy Jones saved Michael Jackson’s Beat It from becoming a metal track

Jackson wanted a rock track for Thriller – and Lukather says Jones had to step in to stop the song from entering fully fledged metal territory

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Quincy Jones laid to rest in intimate funeral service

A private funeral has taken place for the late Quincy Jones, with a public memorial to be announced at a later date.

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Nicola Peltz Beckham's 'heart is shattered' over Quincy Jones' death

Nicola Peltz Beckham has declared her heart has been "shattered" following the death of "musical genius" Quincy Jones, a family friend.

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Quincy Jones laid to rest in Los Angeles at ‘intimate’ family funeral

The music industry titan died surrounded by family at his home in Bel Air last week aged 91

The Independent UK

Trouble in the Sahara

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the troubled relationship between France and Algeria. There’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan”, and of course, the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click on the “Play” button above…

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Grammy tribute to Quincy Jones

'The Greatest Night in Pop’s Grammy nomination feels like "a sweet tribute" to the late Quincy Jones, according to Recording Academy chief Harvey Mason Jr.

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‘Leave your ego at the door’: from Thriller to Sinatra, Quincy Jones collaborators tell the stories behind his songs

Whether hashing out Beat It over the phone or jamming with Snoop Dogg, artists who worked alongside Jones recall his skill, kindness and lust for life

The Guardian - UK

9 of the best Quincy Jones tracks for testing your system

From performing his own tunes to peerless production for other artists, the world of music owes a serious debt to Quincy Jones.

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Rashida Jones honours ‘genius’ father Quincy Jones days after his death

The Office star was one of the Grammy-winning producer’s seven children

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Quincy Jones’ grieving daughter hails him as a ‘giant’

Days after his death, Quincy Jones’ daughter has hailed him as a “giant”.

The Independent UK

Rashida Jones shares emotional memory of father Quincy Jones days after his death

‘Parks and Recreation’ star was the Grammy-winning producer’s one of seven children

MusicRadar

“This is like Buddy Rich saying Ringo couldn’t drum. Because, coming from Buddy Rich’s sensibility, Ringo can’t drum”: What Paul McCartney said about that beef with Quincy Jones

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Quincy Jones: 'heartbroken' Céline Dion pays tribute

Céline Dion, who worked with the late Quincy Jones, has paid tribute to her "musical genius" friend.

MusicRadar

“He’d be like, ‘Let’s throw Lukather in there.’ The next thing I knew, I’m in a room with Stevie Wonder and all these guys. It was like a childhood dream come true”: Steve Lukather on Quincy Jones’ ability to create “magic” in the studio

"Everyone played their best around Quincy. He commanded the room. Everyone was their extra best for every take”

The Guardian - UK

The Long Wave: Is Kemi Badenoch’s victory a win to Nigerians?

Despite initial excitement after becoming the first Black leader of any British political party, a cooling to Badenoch’s ascent is on the horizon

Salon

Quincy Jones on Trump: I can't stand him

In a 2018 interview, the legendary music producer made some wild statements about Trump and his daughter

MusicRadar

“I did a demo. I had Sheila E playing on it and Michael sang on it. I played it for Quincy and he said, ‘No.’”: Greg Phillinganes on the Michael Jackson song arrangement that Quincy Jones rejected because it wasn't "sexy" enough

Phillinganes reveals that he last saw Jones earlier this year, when they “talked and reminisced”

The Guardian - US

Quincy Jones and Frank Sinatra: the audacious partnership that rocketed them to another planet

Jones was behind many inflection points in American music, but it all began with a brotherhood with Ol’ Blue Eyes

MusicRadar

“Limited mentally – a megalomaniac, narcissistic. I can’t stand him”: The late Quincy Jones on Donald Trump

Fans have been sharing Quincy Jones's views on Donald Trump

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