Suffered a brain aneurysm in the 1970s. As a result, he can no longer play the trumpet; doing so could dislodge the chip in his brain.
Recipient of 26 Grammys, which is currently more than any living recording artist (Sir Georg Solti holds the all-time record with 31 Grammys.)
Godfather of singer Patti Austin.
Lived with Nastassja Kinski. 1 daughter, Kenia (b.1993) [1991-1997]
Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world [1996]
He appeared in the music video and was the conductor and producer of the song "We Are The World."
Born at 8:40pm-CST
At 17, he began his career playing trumpet and arranging for Lionel Hampton, and later Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Dianh Washington, Sarah Vaughan, Dizzy Gillespie, and Peggy Lee.
His production company, partnered with former news executive David Saltzman, also produces "Jenny Jones" (1991), and "Mad TV" (1995).
Awarded the Polar Music Prize, the Royal Swedish Academy of Music Award, in 1994.
Father, with Peggy Lipton, of actresses Kidada Jones (born 1974) and Rashida Jones (born 1975).
He has never learned how to drive an automobile.
Quincy Jones received the John F. Kennedy Center Honors in 2001. He also produced and directed the "We Are the World" video in 1985 after the American Music Awards show.
Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1988.
Father of Quincy Jones III, with Ulla Anderson.
After his brain aneurysm, a metal plate was placed in his head, thus setting off a metal detector at an airport.
Born on the same day as Michael Caine.
With Jeri Caldwell, is the father of jazz vocalist Jolie Jones Levine and Rachel Jones.
Shares a birthday with Mercedes McNab, Taylor Hanson, Kylie Tyndall and Keaton Tyndall, Chris Klein, & Michael Caine
Attended Berklee College of Music (then called Schillinger House) in Boston, Massachusetts. He is considered to be Berklee's most famous alumnus, so much so that his original admission application is housed in a display case at the school.
Is portrayed by Larenz Tate in Ray (2004/I)
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