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On November 4th, 2024, the musical world was shaken to its very core, as it was revealed that the legendary producer, Quincy Jones, had passed away.
The statement released by his family was short, but it cut straight to the point. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” they wrote, “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”
Throughout his life, Jones was responsible for bringing joy to millions with his exceptional songwriting and production skills. The work that he contributed towards with the likes of Thriller is unlike anything the world has seen since, and people often speak fondly of him. However… Just because Jones might be spoken of fondly doesn’t necessarily mean he always spoke well of others.
There were plenty of big musicians with lasting legacies that Jones spoke out against throughout his life, as he called a variety of artists talentless, thieves and cowards. Some critiques may be well placed, but others feel a little bit out of line. Here, we are going to look at five artists Jones was overly critical of and try to defend them.
Five artists Quincy Jones couldn’t stand:
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