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 ‘Fresh Prince’ Producer Quincy Jones: ‘True Definition of a Mentor’
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 4.
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.
Will Smith Remembers Late 'Mentor' and “Fresh Prince ”Producer Quincy Jones: 'He Inspired Me'
He was 91 Will Smith is paying tribute to the great Quincy Jones in the wake of his death.Following the news of Jones' death at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 3, Smith — who landed his role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in the '90s with Jones' help — reflected on the lasting impact the legendary composer had on his life in a sweet Instagram post.
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.
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.
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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.
Remembering superstar music producer Quincy Jones
The renowned arranger, composer and producer worked with countless artists, including Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson. Jones died Nov. 3. Originally broadcast in 2001.
Dr. Dre Credits Quincy Jones With “Inspiring” Him To Become A Music Producer
Dr. Dre has credited late producer and musician Quincy Jones with inspiring him to pursue his own career in music. On Monday (Nov. 4), Dr. Dre reacted to news of Jones’ death, posting a tribute to the musical visionary on his Instagram account.
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Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: What Geoffrey the butler did after the reunion
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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 ...