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Peggy Lipton had a penchant for musicians, marrying star producer Quincy Jones and having romances with both Paul McCartney and Elvis Presley. ❤️

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Peggy Lipton had a penchant for musicians, marrying star producer Quincy Jones and having romances with both Paul McCartney and Elvis Presley. ❤️
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Jacob Collier was discovered by Quincy Jones through his YouTube video. 👉💥🎶

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Jacob Collier was discovered by Quincy Jones through his YouTube video. 👉💥🎶
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Find out the reason for his feud with Michael Jackson! 🤐

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Find out the reason for his feud with Michael Jackson! 🤐
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February 13, 2023

Emily Bear was mentored by the one and only Quincy Jones. 🎤

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Emily Bear was mentored by the one and only Quincy Jones. 🎤
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December 6, 2022

He produced Jackson's 'Thriller', the bestselling album in the history of the music industry.

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He produced Jackson's 'Thriller', the bestselling album in the history of the music industry.
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December 6, 2022

He used to personally buy drugs off Malcolm X.

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He used to personally buy drugs off Malcolm X.
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December 6, 2022

Sally did some VERY unusual recording work for Quincy Jones. 🎤

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Sally did some VERY unusual recording work for Quincy Jones. 🎤
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December 6, 2022
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Quincy Jones

American record producer, composer, arranger, conductor, trumpeter, and bandleader

Born

Mar 14, 1933

Died

Nov 3, 2024 at 91

Height

5'6" (1.68 m)

Hair color

black

Biography

Quincy Jones hailed from Chicago. Born on Tuesday, March 14, 1933, this Pisces made their mark as record producer. Quincy Jones's journey to fame began with their academic pursuits at schools like Berklee College of Music and the Garfield High School.

Over the course of their career, they were honored with numerous accolades, including the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards, California Hall of Fame and the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.

Quincy Jones left us on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What was Quincy Jones's zodiac sign?

    Quincy Jones was a Pisces.

  • When did Quincy Jones die?

    Quincy Jones left us on November 3, 2024, at the age of 91.

  • Where was Quincy Jones born?

    Quincy Jones was born in Chicago.

  • How tall was Quincy Jones?

    Quincy Jones was 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 meters) tall.

  • What was Quincy Jones's occupation?

    Quincy Jones was a record producer.

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