The 67th Annual Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025, featured a touching tribute to the late Quincy Jones, who passed away in November 2024 at the age of 91. The tribute, packed with emotional performances and personal stories, showcased the immense impact Jones had on the music industry.
Will Smith kicked off the tribute, sharing how Jones influenced his career. Stevie Wonder followed with heartfelt memories of their collaborations. The performances were nothing short of spectacular, with Cynthia Erivo singing Fly Me to the Moon and Herbie Hancock dazzling on the piano with Bluesette. Janelle Monáe brought the house down with a high-energy performance of Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough, channeling Michael Jackson’s iconic style.
The tribute also featured young voices from the Pasadena Waldorf School and Palisades Charter High School choirs, symbolizing Jones’ lasting influence on future generations.
A fun twist came when Monáe tossed her jacket into the crowd, with Taylor Swift snagging it and later wearing it. The tribute wrapped up with a powerful rendition of We Are the World, a song co-produced by Jones, leaving everyone in awe of his extraordinary legacy.
