Quincy Jones's life in music: From Thriller to Austin Powers

Quincy Jones, one of the most influential music producers of the past half-century, has died aged 91. Over a career that spanned several decades, Jones produced and composed some of the best-selling music of all time, including Michael Jackson's blockbuster 1982 album Thriller.

Footage drawn from throughout Jones's career shows him on stage and in the studio with artists including Jackson and Frank Sinatra, and comedian Mike Myers in character as Austin Powers.

"Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones's heart will beat for eternity," his family said in a statement.

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4 November 2024

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