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“It threw me off completely. Here I am in front of 16,000 people, on the stage where Jeff Beck stood, where The Beatles stood, and where Jimi Hendrix stood”: Steve Lukather on wielding Beck’s Strat, jams with George Harrison –and his best solo slip-up

Luke sets the record straight on recent fake interview about modern players, explains how he knew when Michael Jackson liked his playing, and hints at what to expect from his new Music Man signature

Guitar World

Janelle Monáe slams Nelly for performing at Donald Trump's inauguration during Grammys after-party

Monáe performed during the tribute to Quincy Jones at the Grammys

The Independent UK

The Grammys had a few surprises up their sleeves. Here are some key moments from the show

Beyoncé winning the trophy for album of the year was the highlight of the Grammy Awards on Sunday, but there were plenty of other key moments

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Will Smith draws mixed response at first awards show appearance since Oscars slap at Grammys 2025

Actor has been absent since the scandalous 2022 incident

The Independent UK

Charli XCX brings Brat to the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

The awards saw a wide variety of artists take to the stage.

Evening Standard

Grammys Tribute Honors Quincy Jones With Star-Studded Performances

Grammys pay tribute to Quincy Jones, celebrating his profound impact on music with heartfelt performances by renowned artists.

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Grammys delivers Beyoncé the win we’ve all waited for as Kendrick Lamar’s diss track comes out on top

After some early controversy on the red carpet involving Kanye West and Bianca Censori, the ceremony went ahead with some dazzling live performances and historic wins

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Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar lead Grammy awards in aftermath of LA fires

An unusual ceremony paid tribute to and raised money for those affected by the California wildfires while giving Beyoncé her first album of the year

The Guardian - US

Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo and Will Smith star in Grammys Quincy Jones tribute

The tribute came after Jones died aged 91 last year.

Evening Standard

Grammy Awards: Will Smith introduces Quincy Jones tribute

Will Smith paid tribute to the late Quincy Jones at the Grammy Awards on Sunday (02.02.25) in his first return to a major awards show since his controversial row with Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.

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Fire relief, Quincy Jones tributes and new talent energize the 50th annual pre-Grammy benefit gala

Music mogul Clive Davis has held his annual, star-studded pre-Grammys gala at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California

The Independent UK

NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, February 2 (game #336)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

TechRadar

Grammys to feature 'star-studded salute' to Quincy Jones

The upcoming Grammy Awards will feature a "star-studded salute" to Quincy Jones and "touching tributes" to the "spirit of Los Angeles" amid the ongoing wildfires.

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It’s quiz time: how well do you remember 2024?

Sports, scandals, music, memes… Take our bumper quiz of all the highs and lows of the year that was

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Quincy Jones remembered by Mark Ronson

The musician salutes his friend, the virtuoso producer and composer and ‘a benevolent cheerleader for the wonder of music’

International Business Times

Notable Deaths Of 2024

From Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to British actress Maggie Smith and US music titan Quincy Jones, here are some of 2024's most notable deaths.

MusicRadar

“Michael and Quincy tried to steal it”: Drummer John ‘JR’ Robinson on the Chaka Khan hit that could have ended up on Thriller

“Ironically, I would have been on that version anyway, but it wouldn’t have been nearly as hip,” he says

Radio France Internationale

The amazing Mr. Jones

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about Quincy Jones. There’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan”, and of course, the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click the “Play” button above and enjoy!

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Why Quincy Jones should be prominently featured in US music education − his absence reflects how racial segregation still shapes American classrooms

Quincy Jones, who died on Nov. 3, 2024, at the age of 91, was one of the most influential musicians in U.S. history.

Guitar World

“I was approached to join David Lee Roth’s band, initially… I didn’t want to be Eddie Van Halen part two”: Steve Stevens on laying down the Dirty Diana solo with Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, recording Rebel Yell – and why Vai got it right with Roth

Billy Idol guitarist discusses the folk guitar lick he adapted for one of his boss’ biggest hits, his secret-weapon amp, and how his early work is echoed in Idol’s upcoming return-to-punk record

Marie Claire

32 Celebrities Who Hold Unexpected Degrees

From neuroscience and archeology to electrical engineering.

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Skrillex recalls meeting 'absolute hero' Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones seemingly enjoyed some dubstep as Skrillex has revealed the late music legend once attended one of his concerts.

The Guardian - UK

Stars lead emotional tributes to Quincy Jones at Oscars Governors awards

Rashida Jones read the speech her father had drafted ahead of his honorary Oscar, while Richard Curtis called on the industry to ‘create a mechanism that helps change things’

International Business Times

Quincy Jones Awarded Posthumous Oscar

The late Quincy Jones was posthumously awarded an honorary Oscar at an emotional and star-packed Hollywood gala on Sunday that also handed golden statuettes to the producers of the James Bond movie franchise.

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Hollywood Stars Gather For Annual Governors Awards In LA

Annual Governors Awards in LA to honor Quincy Jones, Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson, Richard Curtis, and Juliet Taylor for their contributions to cinema.

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