Boxing World Pays Tribute to Quincy Jones

The music world is in mourning following the loss of one of its brightest stars. Quincy Jones, aged 91, passed away on Sunday at his home in Bel Air. Over a remarkable career spanning seven decades, Jones became a foundational figure in contemporary American music as a songwriter, producer, and composer.

Since the announcement of his passing, an outpouring of tributes has come from fans and fellow artists alike, paying homage to the musical genius whose partnerships with legends such as Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra have left an everlasting impact. The boxing community has also joined in, echoing condolences for the late Quincy Jones.

Honoring Quincy Jones

One well-known boxing promoter, Rick Glaser, shared a message saying, "R.I.P. Quincy Jones. Great musical mind." Additionally, fellow promoter Lou DiBella shared a heartfelt post featuring a year-old tweet from Jones, recalling his friendship with singer Harry Belafonte, who passed away in April 2023.

DiBella's post included a touching image of Jones alongside fellow icons Sammy Davis Jr., Sidney Poitier, and Belafonte, with the caption, "Together again. 🙏❤️" as a tribute to their enduring bond.

The World Boxing Council (WBC) also paid tribute, dedicating a full page to Jones. Their message highlighted his contributions to the civil rights movement and concluded with the statement, "The entire WBC family sends Quincy’s family and friends our deepest condolences, as Quincy now joins Heaven’s Angelic Choir. Rest in Peace."

The boxing commentator Showbiz The Adult shared a clip from the music video of one of Jones’ famous songs, 'Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me),' stating, "RIP Quincy Jones 🕊️🕊️🕊️ Damn man 😢 #rip #quincyjones."

A Musical Journey

Born on March 14, 1933, Quincy Delight Jones Jr. was inspired by music from a young age, thanks to his mother. He began his professional journey in 1953 as a jazz musician and subsequently collaborated with music legends like Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, and Johnny Carson.

As a trailblazer, Jones broke barriers as one of the first African-American music executives to succeed in the industry. He was also an active supporter of the civil rights movement and worked closely with Reverend Martin Luther King Jr..

The 28-time Grammy Award winner is especially remembered for his groundbreaking work with Michael Jackson, creating some of the most iconic hits of all time. Their collaboration on the album 'Thriller' became one of the best-selling albums ever recorded. Jones's talents also extended to television, where he composed memorable music for popular shows such as 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.'

One of his most significant contributions to music remains the iconic charity single 'We Are The World,' which he co-wrote with Lionel Richie and led a star-studded group of artists to record. The single, created to raise awareness for the famine in Ethiopia, went on to become one of the best-selling songs in history.

Quincy Jones has left behind an inspiring legacy that will continue to influence and uplift the music community and beyond. His achievements will be remembered through the countless lives he touched and the music he created. Friends and fans are invited to share their tributes to the extraordinary Quincy Jones in the comments section below.

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