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Quincy Jones

The most nominated artist in Grammy history with 80 nominations.

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Occupation

Composer & Producer

Born in

Chicago, IL

Born

March 14, 1933

Zodiac

Pisces

33,473

days lived

91

age at death

$400M

net worth

#292 of 2,697

Born
March 14, 1933 at 20:40 in 🇺🇸Chicago, IL
Died
November 3, 2024 (aged 91)
Zodiac
♓︎Pisces·rooster 🐓
Updated Aug 2026

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Quincy's Birth Chart

Astrology
♈︎♉︎♊︎♋︎♌︎♍︎♎︎♏︎♐︎♑︎♒︎♓︎☉☽☿♀♂♃♄⛢♆♇
Fire
Earth
Air
Water
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Sun Sign

Pisces♓︎

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Moon Sign

Scorpio♏︎

Dominant Element

Water

Planetary positions calculated for March 14, 1933 at 20:40

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2023
Day 32,800
Age 89

Continued Music Production and Mentorship

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2023

Continues to be active in music, mentoring young artists.

2017
Day 30,609
Age 83

Settlement with Michael Jackson Estate

Confidence
98%
Jan 1, 2017
2016
Day 30,370
Age 83

Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Berklee

Confidence
96%
May 7, 2016

Received an honorary doctorate of music from Berklee College of Music.

2010
Day 28,052
Age 76

Produced 'We Are the World 25 for Haiti'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2010

Produced a remake of 'We Are the World' to benefit Haiti earthquake relief.

2005
Day 26,226
Age 71

Founded Quincy Jones Productions

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2005

Established Quincy Jones Productions, a media and entertainment company.

1995
Day 22,573
Age 61

Produced 'Q's Jook Joint'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1995

Released 'Q's Jook Joint', featuring various artists.

1991
Day 21,112
Age 57

Produced Michael Jackson's 'Dangerous'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1991

Produced Michael Jackson's album 'Dangerous'.

1985
Day 18,921
Age 51

Produced 'We Are the World'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1985

Produced the charity single 'We Are the World'.

1982
Day 17,825
Age 48

Produced Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1982

Produced Michael Jackson's album 'Thriller'.

1979
Day 16,729
Age 45

Produced Michael Jackson's 'Off the Wall'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1979

Produced Michael Jackson's album 'Off the Wall'.

1978
Day 16,364
Age 44

Scored 'The Wiz'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1978

Worked as composer and music producer for the film 'The Wiz'.

1977
Day 15,999
Age 43

Composed 'Roots' Score

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1977

Composed the score for the television miniseries 'Roots'.

1967
Day 12,346
Age 33

First African American nominated for Best Original Song

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1967

First African American nominated for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards.

1963
Day 10,885
Age 29

Arranged for Lesley Gore

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1963

Arranged and conducted Lesley Gore's hit 'It's My Party'.

1953
Day 7,233
Age 19

European Tour with Lionel Hampton

Confidence
89%
Jan 1, 1953
Flight Manifest
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1951
Day 6,502
Age 17

Studies at Schillinger House

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1951

Received a scholarship to Schillinger House (now Berklee College of Music).

1950
Day 6,137
Age 16

Studies at Seattle University

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1950

Briefly attended Seattle University on a scholarship.

1948
Day 5,406
Age 14

Meets Ray Charles

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1948

Befriended a young Ray Charles in Seattle.

1933
Day 0
Age 0

Birth of Quincy Jones

Confidence
96%
Mar 14, 1933

Born in Chicago, Illinois.