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Also Known As	Quincy Delight Jones, Jr. • Q
Born	March 14, 1933 • Chicago • Illinois
Died	November 3, 2024 (aged 91) • Los Angeles • California
Founder	“Vibe”
Awards And Honors	Academy Award • Emmy Award • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2013) • National Medal of Arts (2010) • Kennedy Center Honors (2001) • Grammy Award (2001) • Grammy Award (1993) • Grammy Award (1990) • Grammy Award (1985) • Grammy Award (1984) • Grammy Award (1983) • Grammy Award (1981) • Grammy Award (1980) • Grammy Award (1978) • Grammy Award (1973) • Grammy Award (1971) • Grammy Award (1969) • Grammy Award (1963)
Notable Family Members	daughter Rashida Jones

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