Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones at the Grammy Awards in 1984. ... As per VH1, Jackson reportedly wrote 60 songs for the album, but Jones talked him into an 11-song album.

Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones at the 1984 Grammy Awards. Jackson had a preternatural ability to sing, dance and write, while Jones had an alchemical ability to turn it all into pop gold.

Jones suggested that Jackson write about his own tumultuous life, and according to VH1, Jackson originally wrote 60 songs, which Jones helped thin down to 11 tracks. “I loved it every time we ...

Music legend Quincy Jones, who collaborated with iconic artists such as Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, has passed away at the age of 91. According to his publicist, Arnold Robinson, Jones died ...

Quincy Jones, best known as the architect of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and the man who made stars collide for 1985's "We Are the World," had a long career as a composer and trumpeter who broke ...

How Quincy Jones Changed the Lives of Michael Jackson, Oprah Winfrey and More. The Grammy-, Emmy- and Tony-winning multi-hyphenate had a hand in everything from music to movies, lending his magic ...

Michael Jackson, left, holds eight awards as he poses with Quincy Jones at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Feb. 28, 1984. Quincy Jones died at age 91. (Doug Pizac / AP) ...

Quincy Jones, legendary music and TV producer who also produced Michael Jackson's iconic 'Thriller' and 'Off the Wall' albums, has died at 91.

Quincy Jones, who distinguished himself over the course of a 70-year career in music as an artist, composer, producer and more, has died. He was 91.

Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson's collaborations are some of the greatest in music history.. Jones, the legendary producer who died on Nov. 3 at 91 years old, worked with many artists throughout ...