A soul singer, The Jam drummer, Pee Wee Herman star and a hero dog have passed in February 2025.
This group have performed with The Impressions, had many R&B hits, been in movies like Clear and Present Danger, American Graffiti, and TV such as M*A*S*H and Laverne and Shirley, played drums for the British band The Jam, and has received the Animals in War & Peace Distinguished Service Medal.
Jones was one of few producers to have number one records in three consecutive decades (1960s, 1970s, and 1980s).
Quincy Jones is one of the most influential figures in music and entertainment, celebrated for his innovative production work, his vast contributions across genres, and his collaborations with some of the industry’s biggest names. Born on March 14, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, Jones’s early life was marked by hardship and a drive to succeed.
