Their work on “Off the Wall,” “Thriller,” and “Bad” set records for commercial success and defined the sound of the 1980s.

The producer, who died this week, was at the height of his powers during a legendary three-album run with Jackson.

Quincy Jones had the magic touch when it came to music production, so when he teamed up with Michael Jackson, they were destined for greatness. The legendary producer, who died in November 2024 at the age of 91,