Quincy Jones, a prolific producer and the first Black executive at a major American record label, was best known as the architect of Michael Jackson's early success, including by producing "Thriller."

Jones, whose career spanned seven decades, including as the producer of Jackson's historic Thriller album, has died aged 91. Quincy Jones, the music producer and composer, has died at the age of 91. Jones worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and countless other artists.

Producer was known for producing Michael Jackson’s albums ‘Off the Wall’, ‘Thriller’ and ‘Bad’ during the Eighties, helping him become the biggest pop star of all time