Quincy Jones died at the age of 91, leaving behind not only a towering musical heritage but also some hidden truths that shed light on his genuine sentiments towards two of the music industry’s most legendary figures: Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson.
Jones made his opinions on Presley abundantly clear, even going to the extent of claiming that the singer was racist.
Before Jones’ death, the music producer proudly declared that he had never collaborated with Presley after being informed by band leader Tommy Dorsey that the singer had racist tendencies.
Per Radar Online, Jonas said, “I was writing for Tommy Dorsey and Elvis came in. Tommy said, ‘I don’t want to play with him.’ He was a racist motherf—–.”
He went on, “But every time I saw Elvis, he was being coached by [‘Don’t Be Cruel’ songwriter] Otis Blackwell, telling him how to sing.”
Known for collaborating with music icons like Frank Sinatra, …