Quincy Jones first worked with Michael Jackson in the 1978 movie The Wiz, where the young singer was playing the part of the Scarecrow.According to an opinion piece for the Los Angeles Times ...

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.

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 ...

Quincy Jones described Michael Jackson as money-hungry In 1978, Jones met Jackson while working on The Wiz . He went on to produce Off the Wall , Thriller , and Bad for the artist.

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.

Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones. Chris Walter/WireImage. Quincy Jones had the magic touch when it came to music production, so when he teamed up with Michael Jackson, they were destined for ...

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 composer who shaped Michael Jackson’s solo career, has died Acclaimed composer and music executive Quincy Jones, shown here at his Bel-Air home in 2014, died Sunday ...

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 and Michael Jackson collaborated on albums 'Off the Wall,' 'Thriller' and 'Bad,' cementing the duo in music history. ... Jackson reportedly wrote 60 songs for the album, ...

As per VH1, Jackson reportedly wrote 60 songs for the album, but Jones talked him into an 11-song album. ... Chris ...

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 ...