Will Smith Shares Tribute To ‘Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ Producer Quincy Jones: “A Mentor, A Father And A Friend”
After explaining himself as a Philadelphia native, the acclaimed actor remembered a loud Jones who “had clearly been tastin’ a little bit,” call over Brandon Tartikoff, then head of NBC, to “come [and] meet the Fresh Prince,” and announcing “We gon’ have a audition. Clear the furniture out the living room!”
Will Smith Pays Tribute to Mentor, ‘Fresh Prince' Producer Quincy Jones
Will Smith is remembering his longtime mentor and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air producer Quincy Jones. "Quincy Jones is the true definition of a mentor, a father and a friend," Smith wrote alongside a photo of him and Jones on the Fresh Prince set shared via Instagram on Monday,
Will Smith Remembers ‘Fresh Prince’ EP Quincy Jones With Touching Message After His Death At 91: “He Inspired Me”
Will Smith honored the late musical legend and Hollywood icon Quincy Jones with a touching message shared on social media, looking back on their time working together on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Did Will Smith’s Real Life Inspire the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? Here Are the Deets!
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Quincy Jones net worth: How rich was the legendary music producer who worked with Michael Jackson?
Quincy Jones, a giant in the world of music and entertainment, achieved a remarkable net worth thanks to his long and multifaceted career. Jones has passed away at 91. His publicis
R.I.P. Quincy Jones: Music Icon And Producer Behind ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Dead At 91
Prolific musicial composer and television producer Quincy Jones has passed away. He was 91. Jones’ publicist confirmed he died Sunday (Nov. 3) night in his Bel Air home, surrounded by family, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Quincy Jones, legendary producer and composer, dies at 91: 'Truly one of a kind'
Quincy Jones, a music mogul whose career spanned over seven decades, died at 91 years old on Nov. 3, 2024, surrounded by his family at his California home.
A List of Iconic Artists Quincy Jones Produced for Over the Years
From jazz greats like Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Sinatra to pop icons like Michael Jackson, Jones' musical touch stretched across genres and decades.
Quincy Jones, Master of All Things Musical, Dies at 91
He played the trumpet with Lionel Hampton, produced albums ('Thriller'), songs ("We Are the World," "It's My Party"), films ('The Color Purple') and TV shows ('Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'), scored movies ('In the Heat of the Night') and charmed the world.
Will Smith pays tribute to Fresh Prince producer Quincy Jones after death
Will Smith has paid tribute to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air producer Quincy Jones after the music star's death. The legendary producer and composer died over the weekend aged 91, with tributes flooding in from the world of entertainment.
Remembering Quincy Jones, a Peerless Music Producer
The genre-hopping mastermind, who died this weekend at age 91, brought a singular style to his lengthy, hit-filled career that involved artists ranging from Sarah Vaughan to Michael Jackson and earned him dozens of Grammys.
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Simone Joy Jones shares game from Will Smith and the third season of ‘Bel-Air’
Simone Joy Jones has become a household name starring as Lisa in "The Fresh Prince" remake, "Bel-Air." She talks about the show's third season.
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Will Smith pens emotional tribute to 'mentor' and Fresh Prince of Bel-Air producer Quincy Jones
Share your email for news, gossip and more We have more newsletters Will Smith began his fruitful acting career when he starred as the fictionalised version of himself in the hit series, The Fresh ...