On this day March 14 1980 legendary producer composer and musician Quincy Jones was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. By this time Jones had already built a remarkable career spanning jazz R&B film scoring and pop music production.
Jones was widely recognized for his groundbreaking work with artists like Michael Jackson Aretha Franklin and Frank Sinatra as well as his contributions to film and television scoring. His influence on the music industry continued for decades making him one of the most celebrated producers of all time.
80s insight: Quincy Jones went on to become the most Grammy nominated artist in history with over 80 nominations and 28 wins.