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    • Mar 14, 1933
    Quincy Jones is born in Chicago. A jazz figure and R&B producer, he produces the USA For Africa single, "We Are The World," including appearances by country stars Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings
    May 12, 1964
    Quincy Jones wins Best Instrumental Arrangement during the sixth annual Grammy Awards for his work on a Count Basie recording of "I Can't Stop Loving You"
    Feb 25, 1986
    USA For Africa's "We Are The World" wins four times during the 28th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Producer Quincy Jones collects Record of the Year, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Music Video, Short Form. Composers Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie take Song of the Year
    Sep 19, 1991
    Willie Nelson sings "Busted" with Ray Charles when the FOX-TV network films "Ray Charles: 50 Years In Music" at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California. Randy Travis performs "Your Cheatin' Heart" in a guest list that includes Michael McDonald, Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle
    May 6, 1996
    Ashley Judd makes People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" list, along with Nicole Kidman, Brad Pitt, Quincy Jones and Jon Bon Jovi
    Sep 7, 2001
    Billy Gilman participates in a tribute to Michael Jackson at Madison Square Garden, singing "Ben" while Kenny Rogers joins in "We Are The World." Also on the show: 'N Sync, Diana Ross, Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight, Britney Spears and Ray Charles, who performs "Cryin' Time" with jazz singer Cassandra Wilson
    Dec 4, 2001
    Warner Sunset releases the "Ocean's Eleven" soundtrack. In addition to music by Percy Faith, Perry Como and Quincy Jones, the project features Elvis Presley's "A Little Less Conversation"
    Sep 23, 2003
    A piano-shaped cake is part of the celebration as a party is thrown for Ray Charles at his Los Angeles office on his 73rd birthday. Among those attending: producer Quincy Jones and Willie Nelson
    Mar 28, 2004
    Willie Nelson performs "I Can't Stop Loving You" during a taping for an NBC-TV special, "Apollo At 70: A Hot Night In Harlem," in New York. Also appearing: Bob Dylan, Natalie Cole, Denzel Washington, James Ingram, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock and Harry Connick Jr.
    Jun 19, 2004
    NBC presents a musical special, "Apollo At 70: A Hot Night In Harlem." Willie Nelson performs "I Can't Stop Loving You." Also appearing: Bob Dylan, Natalie Cole, Denzel Washington, James Ingram, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock and Harry Connick Jr.
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