Quincy Jones has come out swinging in his latest interview with Vulture Magazine. On February 7th, the publication released an explosive interview with 85-year-old legendary music producer Quincy Jones. I could not miss the opportunity to recount my reaction and some of the most notable mentions in what is sure to be a historical piece of content.
Having worked with Michael Jackson more than any other person besides his family members, Quincy Jones is a solidified music and entertainment legend. You’d be hard-pressed to find a soul who hasn’t heard of him or the music he’s been instrumental (pun intended) in creating.
Quincy Jones held no punches during the two-part interview that was condensed to one large part. Vulture’s reporter, David Marchese, didn’t allow Quincy off the hook so easily by asking the questions I’m sure many of us have always wondered or would have followed up with, in the same form and fashion.
Quincy Jones Spills the Tea
While I hope you do watch the whole video, here’s some of the honorable mentions I cover in my reaction:
– Quincy claims mobster Sam Giancana was responsible for the death of John Kennedy and wishes he didn’t know.
– Quincy Jones insinuates that Marlon Brando had sex with comedian Richard Pryor, singer Marvin Gaye, and writer James Baldwin.
– He disapproved of Michael Jackson lying about a health condition to justify his plastic surgery, which was rooted in his father’s disapproval of his look.
– The Clintons are in bed with Big Pharma.
– Jimi Hendrix was unsure of his musical ability in comparison to Toots Thielemans, Herbie Hancock, Hubert Laws, and Roland Kirk.
– Quincy thought (and possibly still does) that The Beatles were terrible and musically untalented.
– Thinks we should have listened to NAPSTER when they said the music industry as we knew it was dead.
… and so much more!
The entire interview is worth the read, and is filled with juicy details, tea, and some insightful things about the entertainment industry, race relations in Hollywood, and what it’s like to be a minority over the past 5+ decades.
To read the full interview, visit Vulture’s website.
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