Quincy Jones -- I've Lost My Little Brother

Quincy JonesWe just received the following statement from Quincy Jones, who produced Michael Jackson's legendary "Thriller" album:

"I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words.

Divinity brought our souls together on The Wiz and allowed us to do what we were able to throughout the 80's.

To this day, the music we created together on "Off The Wall," "Thriller" and "Bad" is played in every corner of the world and the reason for that is because he had it all...talent, grace, professionalism and dedication.

He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever.

I've lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him
."


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1. Together, Quincy and Michael made magic that the world will enjoy forever. RIP, Michael.

Posted at 7:09PM on Jun 25th 2009 by MojaveMama48

2. HE WAS A TRUE ENTERTAINER. A GOOD SOUL. A GREAT FATHER, BROTHER, FRIEND, AND SON.
I WISH TO EXPRESS MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FANS, HIS FAMILY, HIS FRIENDS, HIS CHILDREN.
THERE ARE NEVER ANY WORDS ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO EXPRESS, TO OTHERS YOUR CONDOLENCES TO THEM AT THEIR TIME OF GRIEVING AND LOSS.
ALL ONE CAN SAY..IS WE REMEMBER HOW HE MADE US ALL SMILE. WE WERE, AND ARE AMAZED AT THE TRUE TALENT HE POSSESSED. HE WAS ONE OF A KIND. I WAS ROOTING FOR HIS COMEBACK, FOR HIS HEALTH. TO ME, NO MATTER WHAT ALL OTHERS SAY AND FEEL. THERE WAS NEVER A PERFORMER LIKE HIM, BEFORE...AND THERE NEVER WILL BE,AGAIN. GOD BLESS.

Posted at 7:12PM on Jun 25th 2009 by MICHELLE

3. Such a sad day.. I remeber grabbing my mom's (Off the Wall) 8 track and playing it allll day. Asking her all about the guy singing. Bad was the first tape I bought with my own money! At least now he can have some peace.

Posted at 7:15PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Jae Mercy

4. What a sweet statement. May you finally have peace Michael.

Posted at 7:25PM on Jun 25th 2009 by jlove

5. THEY MADE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!!!

Posted at 7:30PM on Jun 25th 2009 by JANE DOE

6. 3. Does the Guinness Book of World Records know how many children he's been with?

Posted at 7:15PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Cleveland-West_S

If there ever was a time for the most ignorant and just plain unnecessary comment to come out of your thoughts and placed here for all to read, it has just been displayed right here, this is why there is so much wrong in this world by unknowing (were you there)?and uncaring (he is gone) people like you. This is a time when there should be compassion at least until he is in the ground, my goodness, then I guess you will be the one to joke about the so called children being safe now because he is gone...once again I ask were you there? I guess there can not be any more of those "cruel people" people that wanted to send their child to his house just to get the money. No one really knows cause we were not there.

Posted at 7:44PM on Jun 25th 2009 by craziness of others

7. Mr Quincy Jones,

I too grew up loving Michael Jackson's music. Watching him dance these amazing dances!! Oh, Lets now forget Thriller..OMG..He was the King of Pop !! When he got older, He seemed to change so drasticaaly .Self absorbed with his looks and who knows what kind of things affected his thinking. He was such a mystery man. I will certainly miss hearing his music, He was a true entertainer.God Bless his children and family in this sad day of his death. Farah Faweett"s death was very sad news to hear today too..June 25th, 2009 is a day of sadness for the "ENTERAINMENT WORLD" today.

Posted at 12:09PM on Jul 1st 2009 by Peggy

8. CLEVELAND, WHAT IS YOUR DEAL? EVERYWHERE I GO ON TMZ. TO SHOW RESPECT FOR A TRUE TALENTED ENTERTAINER, AND GOOD SOUL. YOU HAVE TO BE HERE. CONDEMNING SOMEONE, YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT. YOU WEREN'T THERE. GOD IS THE ONLY JUDGE. YOUR JUST SHOWING YOUR TRUE LACK OF CLASS. WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND. MICHAEL WAS TRULY A GOOD SOUL. HOW DARE YOU DISRESPECT HIS MEMORY, HIS FAMILY, HIS FANS AND FRIENDS. WE WEEP FOR MICHAEL. GOD WEEPS FOR YOU. Sow a thought, and you reap an act; Sow an act, and you reap a habit; Sow a habit, and you reap a character; Sow a character, and you reap a destiny.

Posted at 7:50PM on Jun 25th 2009 by MICHELLE

9. I can't believe the comments I am reading here about CHImoe'ing. Shame on you peeps.

Posted at 7:50PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Bobby Justin

10. May your victims - past and future victims now have their peace.

Posted at 7:56PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Kelly

11. But Quincy, what about the children he molested? What good is the magic he made when he was feeling up little boys in the process? MJ's departure is bittersweet for me. I would argue he "had it all." He may have been a great entertainer, but he was a smooth criminal too..

Posted at 7:59PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Coolio Smith

12. I study entertainment because Michael inspired it today i just don't know what will inspired me next it is so lonely there is no word for this I wish it was not true God bless michael jackson for ever

Posted at 11:43PM on Jun 25th 2009 by MEGA FOX

13. Truly unexpected. But we can only celebrate his art. He truly is an icon. Heaven's music got THAT much better =)

Posted at 9:39AM on Jun 26th 2009 by tracy

14. I am 57 years old. I listened to all his music and danced to all his songs., I will miss the entertainer that he was. Michael you are now the child you always wanted to be. Rest in peace and always sing down to us.
My thought are with you Mr and Mrs Jackson

Roe

Posted at 10:42PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Roe

15. You are so much to so many .You are loved by so many. For you have truly changed our world, our lives for ever. It was magic, it had to be , yes it was . It was in your smile, your walk and especialy in your voice for god truly touched you and in return you shared with us. Thank you for every you have giving us good and bad .You showed people that all of us can make mistakes and with out family your nothing for love is family. With your music alone you have heal many hearts and home .All across the world our hearts are hurting because you have lefted us but it ok because we know that it was you time and only god know why he decided to take you home in time our hearts will heal and the tears will stop but you will never be forgotten .P.S GOD ONLY TAKE HIS ANGLE HOME .WE LOVE YOU ALWAY MICHAELL

Posted at 10:54PM on Jun 25th 2009 by jessica 777

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