Quote by: Quincy Jones

I was inspired by a lot of people when I was young. Every band that came through town, to the theater, or the dance hall. I was at every dance, every night club, listened to every band that came through, because in those days we didn't have MTV, we didn't have television.


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Author Bio


  • NameQuincy Jones
  • DescriptionAmerican record producer, conductor, arranger, composer, television producer, and trumpeter
  • AliasesQuincy Delight Jones, Jr.
  • BornMarch 14, 1933
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionConductor; Trumpeter; Composer; Bandleader; Jazz Musician
  • AwardsCommander Of The Legion Of Honour; Marian Anderson Award; Grammy Trustees Award; Grammy Legend Award; MusiCares Person Of The Year; National Humanities Medal; Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award; Steiger Award