Jones built his wealth through record sales and royalties to multimedia companies and real estate.
Parents often discourage their children from working in the entertainment world for fear of dying poor.
But knowing the incredible fortune that world-famous music producer Quincy Jones is said to have left behind to his seven children, any parent would support their children's decision to enter showbiz. Dew.
Jones died surrounded by her family at her home in Los Angeles' Bel Air neighborhood on November 3, and was buried at a private funeral in Los Angeles about a week later.
The family of the 28-time Grammy Award-winning producer, arranger and composer said in a statement: Associated Press “The intimate ceremony was attended by Mr. Jones' seven children, his brother, two sisters, and his immediate family.”
Jones was 91 years old at the time of his death, but his family did not reveal the cemetery where the music icon was buried.
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Jones' Lifetime Preparation
of thriller The producer is said to have left an estimated $500 million (R9 billion) to his seven children.
The 28-time Grammy Award winner has gone down in history as one of the greatest music producers through his collaborations with great artists such as Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, and Ray Charles. carved.
Jones built his wealth through record sales and royalties to multimedia companies and real estate.
Jones was the first African American to become vice president of Mercury Records, after spending much of his early career touring with jazz bands.
In the 1980s, Jones hired Steven Spielberg after acquiring the film rights to Alice Walker's 1982 novel. the color purple He convinced Spielberg to direct the film. Jones served as co-producer and composer.
the color purple After its theatrical release, the film grossed an estimated $98.47 million in the United States and Canada, and was nominated for 11 Oscars in 1986.
The pair also worked on the 2023 remake. The color is purple.
Jones founded the music label Quest Records in 1980 in partnership with Warner Bros. Records.
Ten years later, he founded his own multimedia company, Time Warner and Quincy Jones Entertainment. This included a wide range of programming and publishing efforts.
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jones legacy of love
Rashida, the producer's daughter and actress, wrote a heartfelt message to her father on Instagram, saying Jones' legacy was his love for her father.
“Everything about my father was accurate, his music (and all of his work) was about his love. He was love,” Rashida said.
“He made everyone he ever met feel loved and seen. That is his legacy. I am lucky to have experienced this love up close. It was.
“I will miss his hugs and kisses and his unconditional devotion and advice. Daddy, I am honored to be your daughter. Your love will live forever.”
He produced sitcoms while serving as chairman and CEO of Quincy Jones Entertainment. fresh prince of bel airaired on NBC from September 1990 to May 1996. This sitcom made lead actor Will Smith famous.
Jones also ventured into publishing as the founder of a hip-hop magazine. vibrator Published in 1993 spin and Blaze magazine.
Through his broadcast company, Quest Broadcasting, Jones acquired television stations in Atlanta and New Orleans for $167 million, effectively making it the largest minority-owned broadcast company in the United States at the time.
According to Associated PressQuincy Jones Entertainment was sold in 1999 for $270 million.
In 2001, Quest Records was shut down after Warner Music Group purchased Jones' 50% stake in the label for an estimated $10 million.
vibrator The magazine ceased publication 16 years after it was sold to venture capital firm Wicks Capital in 2009 for an estimated $35 million. SpinMedia later acquired Vibe in 2013 for an undisclosed sum.
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