Singers, industry players and politicians alike recently mourn the passing of music legend Quincy Jones, following his recent passing.
Former US President Barack Obama posted a photo of him with the record producer at a White House event, writing, “For decades, Quincy Jones was music. From producing Thriller, to composing the score for The Color Purple, to working with Frank Sinatra to Ray Charles, it seemed like every big record – and every big film – had Quincy’s name on it.”
“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,” he said, adding that he and wife Michelle are sending thoughts to Jones’ loved ones.
The Weeknd (aka Abel Tesfaye) also shared a black and white photo of him with Jones, writing, “The Reason. Thank you for everything, Mr. Quincy Jones.”
In another post, Tesfaye shared a screenshot of the foreword his wrote for Jones’ book, saying that the music producer was important to the fabric of his music.
Will Smith also did the same, posting several photos of them together on X, captioning it, “Quincy Jones is the 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.”
Meanwhile, actor-director Clint Eastwood posted, “Extremely saddened by the passing of Quincy Jones, He will be truly missed…”
Daughter and actress Rashida Jones has yet to update on her father’s passing, though the comments section of her Instagram account is filled with condolences from the likes of fans and friends, including Katie Holmes, who wrote, “Sending you so much love and hugs today. I am so sorry for your loss.”
The music titan, known for his works with legends like Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson, passed away on 3 November surrounded by his children and family members.
He was 91.
