Elton John, Michael Buble, Will Smith, Jamie Lee Curtis and LL Cool J react to the death of musician Quincy Jones

Elton John, Michael Buble, Will Smith, Jamie Lee Curtis and LL Cool J react to the death of musician Quincy Jones
Elton John, Michael Buble, Will Smith, Jamie Lee Curtis and LL Cool J react to the death of musician Quincy Jones

Famous American trumpeter Quincy Jones died on Sunday at the age of 91. In Quebec as in the rest of the world, artists have paid tribute to the former producer of Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra.

Elton John

“No one has had a more incredible career than Quincy Jones. He played with the best and he produced the best. What a guy. I loved him,” singer Elton John wrote on Instagram.

Michael Buble

“Today the world seems a little calmer. I am incredibly grateful to have been able to share moments with Quincy, learning from a true legend. Thanks for the . Your influence is infinite. Rest in peace my friend,” said singer Michael Buble.

Will Smith

Actor Will Smith shared this message on Instagram: “Quincy Jones is the true definition of a mentor, father and friend. He pointed me towards the greater parts of myself. He defended me. He fed me. He encouraged me. He inspired me. He checked on me when he needed to. He let me use his wings until mine were strong enough to fly. »

LL Cool J

“You were a father and an example at a time when I really needed a father and an example. Mentor. Model. King. You have given me opportunities and shared your wisdom. Music wouldn’t be music without you. My condolences to the whole family. I love you. Rest forever in the sweetest music,” wrote rapper and actor LL Cool J.

Jamie Lee Curtis

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis’ family has sold her childhood home to Quincy Jones. “His musical legacy is and will be written for the rest of time, but the verisimilitude of time and place and the family DNA are very personal and little known. To his children who played and grew up there as well as to his family and friends, my hand in yours,” she shared on Instagram.

Michael Caine

“My celestial twin Quincy was a titan in the musical world. He was a wonderful and unique human being, lucky to have known him,” wrote actor Michael Cain on the X platform. Both were born on March 14, 1933.

Hayden Panettiere

“How incredibly lucky I was to be able to spend time and share memories with this gem of a human being. The idea that even someone with his charisma and courage could not live forever is difficult to accept. But what a legend, what a gentleman and my heart goes out to his in-laws. We will miss you Q,” actress Hayden Panettiere said on social media.

Jonas Tomalty

Quebec singer Jonas Tomalty published a photo of himself with the famous musician. “I honestly don’t know how to reconcile this or put the loss of Quincy’s life into poetic terms. Thank you for all you have shared with the world and for truly guiding the lost artist to the blessed audience. Your ability to find the message in the messenger and allow the poet to sing his story will be an art that few will ever gift to the world again. Thank you and bless you, Quincy Jones. »

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