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“It was Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, and the engineer. Quincy said, ‘Go in there, and do what you want’”: Steve Stevens on following in Eddie Van Halen’s footsteps to record the ‘spiritual successor’ to Beat It

When Jackson and Jones sought to revisit the sound they experimented with on Beat It, they turned to the Billy Idol guitarist for a hard rock edge

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Quincy Jones Broke Music Records Despite Tough Childhood

Music giant Quincy Jones came from the sort of hardscrabble background that can crush souls and choke creativity.

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Donny Osmond admits he might not have 'survived' showbiz without family

Donny Osmond "wouldn't have survived show business" without his family as he reflects on bonding with fellow child star Michael Jackson before his tragic death.

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“I gotta get it on pop radio!” Michael Jackson’s Beat It was “too metal” before Quincy Jones stepped in, claims guitarist

Michael Jackson metal? It almost happened, according to Thriller guitarist Steve Lukather

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“We’d be on the phone and he goes, ‘It’s too metal. I gotta get it on pop radio! Use the small amp, not so much distortion’”: Steve Lukather on how Quincy Jones saved Michael Jackson’s Beat It from becoming a metal track

Jackson wanted a rock track for Thriller – and Lukather says Jones had to step in to stop the song from entering fully fledged metal territory

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Quincy Jones laid to rest in Los Angeles at ‘intimate’ family funeral

The music industry titan died surrounded by family at his home in Bel Air last week aged 91

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Meet Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's Colombian-American Nephew Who Will Play Him in a Biopic

Michael Jackson's nephew's uncanny resemblance to the King of Pop has left the world speechless.

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‘Leave your ego at the door’: from Thriller to Sinatra, Quincy Jones collaborators tell the stories behind his songs

Whether hashing out Beat It over the phone or jamming with Snoop Dogg, artists who worked alongside Jones recall his skill, kindness and lust for life

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9 of the best Quincy Jones tracks for testing your system

From performing his own tunes to peerless production for other artists, the world of music owes a serious debt to Quincy Jones.

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Quincy Jones’ grieving daughter hails him as a ‘giant’

Days after his death, Quincy Jones’ daughter has hailed him as a “giant”.

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49 Rude Celebrities Fans That The “Pleasure” Of Meeting

Unfortunately, some stars—no matter their many wonderful talents—never manage to fully ‘click’ with other people. The post 49 Rude Celebrities Fans That The “Pleasure” Of Meeting first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The Most Exciting Sci-Fi Movie of 2025 Just Got Delayed — But There’s a Silver Lining

Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' got pushed back for the second time, but this may be the best option for the sci-fi romp.

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“He’d be like, ‘Let’s throw Lukather in there.’ The next thing I knew, I’m in a room with Stevie Wonder and all these guys. It was like a childhood dream come true”: Steve Lukather on Quincy Jones’ ability to create “magic” in the studio

"Everyone played their best around Quincy. He commanded the room. Everyone was their extra best for every take”

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“Starting out as a singer, I realized the guitar was the closest instrument to the human voice in terms of expression”: Judith Hill on her journey from backing singer for Michael Jackson, Prince and Stevie Wonder to picking up guitar in her own band

The 20 Feet From Stardom singer worked with –and learned from – the biggest names in pop before she seized a six-string and formed her own group

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Tito Jackson Laid To Rest At Forest Lawn Cemetery

Tito Jackson, of the Jackson 5, laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California, alongside Michael Jackson and Joe Jackson.

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'King of Pop': Michael Jackson biopic delayed to October 2025

The release of Michael, the upcoming biopic on 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson, has been pushed by six months and will now hit the screens on October 3, 2025. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Michael Jackson biopic delayed by six months

Lionsgate has announced it has pushed the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' back by six months to October 2025.

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Tito Jackson buried at the same cemetery as brother and Jackson 5 bandmate Michael

Tito Jackson has been buried at the same Southern California cemetery as his brother Michael Jackson and father Joe Jackson

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“I did a demo. I had Sheila E playing on it and Michael sang on it. I played it for Quincy and he said, ‘No.’”: Greg Phillinganes on the Michael Jackson song arrangement that Quincy Jones rejected because it wasn't "sexy" enough

Phillinganes reveals that he last saw Jones earlier this year, when they “talked and reminisced”

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“Limited mentally – a megalomaniac, narcissistic. I can’t stand him”: The late Quincy Jones on Donald Trump

Fans have been sharing Quincy Jones's views on Donald Trump

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“Beat It was interesting. Of course, Eddie Van Halen did the solo. But the rest of the guitars were Steve Lukather and myself...” Session ace Paul Jackson Jr. on how he became Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones’ go-to guitarist

From meeting Michael Jackson at 19, to playing with B.B. King and on Daft Punk’s Get Lucky, his career has thrived on variety – but the session great tells us it starts with your ears, not your hands...

The Guardian - UK

Quincy Jones’s music was the soundtrack to so many Black lives – and something we could be proud of

There will be countless tributes to the revered producer, but for me he evokes happy days growing up and the chaos of family parties, says music industry employee Michelle Kambasha

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Tito Jackson laid to rest as Michael Jackson's children pay their respects

Michael Jackson's children Paris and Bigi Jackson paid their respects to their uncle Tito Jackson at his funeral in Glendale, California, on Monday (04.11.24).

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Quick Facts About Quincy Jones: Cause Of Death, Net Worth, And How Much His Children May Inherit

Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer and Grammy-winner, passed away at 91, leaving behind an impressive legacy and a substantial fortune for his family.

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‘I can make a band play like a singer sings’: Quincy Jones shaped our listening for seven decades

The legendary composer, musical arranger and producer Quincy Jones has died at 91.

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