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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

Guitar World

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

The Guardian - UK

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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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

Guitar World

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...

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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).

International Business Times UK

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.

The Conversation

‘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.

The Conversation

Quincy Jones mastered the art of arrangement, transforming simple tunes into epic soundscapes

On the sleeve notes of some of the most memorable and best-selling albums of all time, you’ll find the words “Produced and arranged by Quincy Jones.”

Evening Standard

Oprah Winfrey says music titan Quincy Jones’ heart was ‘so filled with love’

Stars of The Colour Purple, which was scored and co-produced by Jones, have paid tribute to his talent.

The Independent UK

Quincy Jones leaves behind staggering fortune for seven children including Rashida Jones

Quincy Jones died on Sunday, November 3, at age 91

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