Dr. Ewart Brown Honors Quincy Jones

Former Premier of Bermuda, Dr. Ewart Brown, recently paid tribute to the renowned musician and producer, Quincy Jones, who has passed away. Dr. Brown fondly recalled how much Quincy loved Bermuda.

He shared, “Meeting Quincy Jones and spending time with him was amazing. During my time in Los Angeles, I encountered many people from the entertainment industry, and they all recognized his special status.”

“I wasn’t surprised when he instructed numerous superstar entertainers to put their egos aside. This was essential for him to lead them in producing the iconic charity song ‘We Are the World,’ which raised an impressive $68 million for Ethiopian famine victims,” he continued.

Dr. Brown emphasized Quincy’s affection for Bermuda, noting that he expressed his love for the island during his visit for the 2009 Bermuda Music Festival. “Bermuda and the world have lost an icon,” he remarked.

A memorable moment of Quincy Jones and Dr. Brown at the 2009 Bermuda Music Festival

In a report from the BBC, it was announced that Quincy Jones, the legendary US musician and producer known for his work with stars like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles, had passed away at the age of 91. His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed that Quincy died peacefully at his home in Bel Air.

The family released a heartfelt statement, saying, “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. While this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life he lived and acknowledge that there will never be another like him.”

Quincy Jones is best remembered as the producer of Michael Jackson’s incredibly successful album, ‘Thriller.’ His career, which spanned over 75 years, earned him 28 Grammy Awards, and he was honored by Time magazine as one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century.

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