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Vulture did an interview with Quincy Jones that covered everything from Michael Jackson to Social Justice and Politics. And he didn't hold back even a little bit. I was especially surprised he answered more than one question about the Michael Jackson's attitudes and his plastic surgeries -- which confirmed what I believed:
People don't get super rich and super powerful by being nice and playing by the rules.
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http://www.vulture.com/2018/02/quincy-jones-in-conversation.html
Vulture did an interview with Quincy Jones that covered everything from Michael Jackson to Social Justice and Politics. And he didn't hold back even a little bit. I was especially surprised he answered more than one question about the Michael Jackson's attitudes and his plastic surgeries -- which confirmed what I believed:
People don't get super rich and super powerful by being nice and playing by the rules.
Q: You worked with Michael Jackson more than anyone he wasn’t related to. What’s something people don’t understand about him?
A: I hate to get into this publicly, but Michael stole a lot of stuff. He stole a lot of songs. [Donna Summer’s] “State of IndependenceOriginally written by Vangelis and longtime Yes front man Jon Anderson, “State of Independence” was recorded by Donna Summer in 1982. Jones produced Summer’s version, Michael Jackson helped out on backing vocals, and the song’s central riff does sound awfully similar (albeit faster) to the iconic bass riff on Jackson’s hit single “Billie Jean.” It should also be noted that, last year, Jones Originally written by Vangelis and longtime Yes front man Jon Anderson, “State of Independence” was recorded by Donna Summer in 1982. Jones produced Summer’s version, Michael Jackson helped out on backing vocals, and the song’s central riff does sound awfully similar (albeit faster) to the iconic bass riff on Jackson’s hit single “Billie Jean.” It should also be noted that, last year, Jones won a lawsuit over a royalties dispute against Jackson’s estate.” and “Billie Jean.” The notes don’t lie, man. He was as Machiavellian as they come.
What’d you think when you first heard rock music?
Rock ain’t nothing but a white version of rhythm and blues, motherf*cker. You know, I met Paul McCartney when he was 21...
Q: Are we in a better place as a country than we were when you started doing humanitarian work 50 years ago?
A: No. We’re the worst we’ve ever been, but that’s why we’re seeing people try and fix it. Feminism: Women are saying they’re not going to take it anymore. Racism: People are fighting it. God is pushing the bad in our face to make people fight back. [<<< I believe this]
Q: What’s stirred everything up? Is it all about Trumpism?
A: It’s Trump and [his] uneducated rednecks. Trump is just telling them what they want to hear. I used to hang out with him. He’s a crazy motherfucker. Limited mentally — a megalomaniac, narcissistic. I can’t stand him.
I used to date Ivanka, you know...
Q: I’m trying to isolate what you specifically believe the problem with modern pop is. It’s the lack of formal musical knowledge on the part of the musicians?
A: Yes! And they don’t even care they don’t have it.
Q: Well, who’s doing good work?
A: Bruno Mars. Chance the Rapper. Kendrick Lamar. I like where Kendrick’s mind is. He’s grounded. Chance, too. And the Ed Sheeran record is great. Sam Smith — he’s so open about being gay. I love it. Mark Ronson is someone who knows how to produce.
~VULTURE.COM
READ MORE OR YOU'LL BE SORRY
http://www.vulture.com/2018/02/quincy-jones-in-conversation.html
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