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  1. On This Day November 21 1989 – Back on the Block Released

    On This Day November 21 1989 – Back on the Block Released

    On this day November 21 1989, the influential album Back on the Block was released, produced and assembled by legendary musician and producer Quincy Jones. The project brought together an extraordinary lineup of artists including Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, James Ingram, Chaka Khan, Ice T, Big...
  2. On This Day August 31 1987 – Michael Jackson Released His Seventh Album Bad

    On This Day August 31 1987 – Michael Jackson Released His Seventh Album Bad

    On this day August 31 1987, Michael Jackson released his seventh studio album Bad, the long-awaited follow-up to Thriller. The album marked a shift in Jackson’s sound, image, and creative direction. Packed with chart-topping singles like Bad, The Way You Make Me Feel, Man in the Mirror, and...
  3. On This Day July 19, 1982 – Donna Summer Released Her Self Titled Tenth Album

    On This Day July 19, 1982 – Donna Summer Released Her Self Titled Tenth Album

    On this day July 19, 1982, Donna Summer released her self titled tenth studio album, marking a bold transition in sound and image for the former Queen of Disco. Coming off the massive success of her 1970s dance hits, this 1982 release saw her move into a more polished pop rock style while...
  4. On This Day: March 26 1981 The Dude by Quincy Jones Was Released

    On This Day: March 26 1981 The Dude by Quincy Jones Was Released

    On this day March 26 1981 Quincy Jones released his landmark album The Dude. Packed with smooth production slick arrangements and an all star lineup of vocal talent the album showcased Quincy’s unmatched ability to blend jazz funk pop and R&B into something entirely his own. The Dude reached...
  5. On This Day: March 14 1980 Quincy Jones Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

    On This Day: March 14 1980 Quincy Jones Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

    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...
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