I feel, as many jazz aficionados feel, that Quincy Jones is someone they know personally, and out of the decades we have known him, he has been one of the most intelligent and articulate jazz artists out of the many. Now when he starts to say things that are flat out goofy at age 85 after a brain aneurysm, the cause of this is quite apparent to me. I view this the same as I would anyone else who has recently acquired a disability.
How can you deny something so obvious? Michael Jackson was a great performer but his work is heavily influenced (lifted) from others
Just listen to Donna Summers work at that time (also produced by Quincy). Michael Jackson lifted stuff from her and also stole from countless others including Hall and Oates “No Can Do” (baseline is the one on Billie Jean).
Sorry but Quincy Jones opinions are just that his opinions. Scrutinize as you like but he can say whatever he likes. And yes really on the basis of his long and storied career he is entitled to any opinion he wants.
Sorry I forgot to mention that Quincy in the article clearly says that Billy Jean was STOLEN from him or whoeverever. Wake up HE PRODUCED THIS SONG and others on Thriller so it's clear sign of dementia not more.
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