Hollywood is mourning a legend.
Fellow decorated producer and artistJohn Legendwas among those who took to social media to celebrate Jones life and career.
What a way to meet one of your heroes, Legendbegan his tribute post.
John Legend, Quincy Jones, and Michael Caine.Kayla Oaddams/WireImage; Brad Barket/Getty; Jeff Spicer/Getty
He always called me his little brother because I look like his younger brother Richard.
He gave me great advice and always had the best stories.
And Lord did he have stories.
After encouraging followers to check out Jones autobiography andNetflix documentary,Legend celebrated the late composer’s lasting legacy.
“This man has lived one of the most consequential lives in the history of humanity, he continued.
He was behind some of the most important music and culture we will ever know.
But were all so fortunate to live in a world made more beautiful by the music he created.
It will be eternally in our hearts.
My Celestial twin Quincy was a titan in the musical world, he wrote.
He was a wonderful and unique human being, lucky to have known him.
Genius is a discription [sic] loosely used but Rarely deserved.
Point blank, Quincy was the MAN.
I won my 1st Grammy with Quincy and I live with his Wisdom daily.
My condolences go out to his family who I had the honor of meeting.
This one Hit me.
God bless you KING.”
“Quincy Jones is the definition of a Mentor, a Father and a Friend, Smithwrote.
He pointed me toward the greatest parts of myself.
He checked me when he needed to.
He let me use his wings until mine were strong enough to fly.
You gave me opportunities and shared wisdom.
Music would not be music without you.
My condolences to the entire family.
Rest in the sweetest music eternally.
Quincy wasnt just a legend, he was an inspiration, a trailblazer, and a true genius.
Those moments will stay with me forever.
Thank you, Quincy, for all youve given us.
Your legacy will continue to inspire generations of artists to come.
He played with the best and he produced the best.
“I was lucky enough to have him in my life for all these years,” Goldberg wrote.
“He asked, where are you from?
Philly I replied, his eyes twinkled and he talked about the Uptown Theater, Domingo recalled.
I was so thrilled to meet Mr. American Music himself.
I literally kneeled because he was a King.
Thank you Mr. Quincy Jones for giving us all the sound.
Sharing a photo of himself with Jones,Lin Manuel Mirandawrote, A genius has left us.
Grateful for all he gave us.
Rest easy, maestro.
And thank you for the music.
Elsewhere, Hootie & the Blowfish frontmanDarius Ruckerwrote, We have lost one of the all time greats.
The world will miss Quincy Jones.
Heaven definitely got an upgrade with you.
Al Rokernoted that he once had the pleasure of interviewing Jones and reflected on the experience fondly.
No other composer/producer had a bigger impact on almost every genre of music.
When I interviewed him, he told me all music is the same 12 notes.
Weve been using them for more than 700 years.
Nobody arranged those notes like Quincy Jones.
“I have a heart thats beating, but broken.
I have a mind thats full of beautiful memories, drowning in sadness.
Im a writer fighting to find the words.
“I was so honored to have known you, Q, and to dedicate a soundstage to you.
You not only brought music and light, but you also shared so much of your wisdom with me.
Im going to miss you, my friend.
Sending prayers to all your family.”
Connick Jr. added, “He was so kind to me, so wonderful, such an influence.
his legacy and his music will live forever.
thank you for everything, Q.
You were the dude.
I love you and will miss you always.
Rest in peace.”
To his children who played and grew there and to his family and friends, my hand in yours.
FormerTodayhostKatie Couricalso shared a photo with Jones,writingthat he was one of the greats.
Over the course of his 70-year career, Jones won 28 Grammys from an all-time best of 80 nominations.
