The late great Quincy Jones is going to get a huge tribute from the Grammy Awards on Sunday night.
Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock lead the all star list of performers that includes Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Quincy’s protege Jacob Collier, Janelle Monáe, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Sheryl Crow, and St. Vincent.
Sunday night’s line up is pretty amazing. It already includes Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, and Teddy Swims. Both Taylor Swift and Beyonce were also featured in a Grammys promo that aired Sunday.
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars are not confirmed but it’s likely they will be there as well. They may be the Gramamys “special guests” that were billed during the promo. But there’s always a chance Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will show up. The Beatles have two nominations for “Now and Then.”
As for Quincy, or Q, as he liked to be called, it’s impossible to overstate his influence on the history of popular music. He deserves a big send off.
PS Q is also getting a big tribute on Saturday night at Clive Davis’s pre-Grammy gala. That night is said to already so jam packed with performances I’ve heard they’re going to start the music during the dinner!
