Elton John, Lionel Richie and many others remember the “incredible” music legend Quincy Jones

The world of music and entertainment pays tribute to the outstanding producer and legendary figure in the music industry: Quincy Jones.

A tribute to some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Lionel Richie, Whoopi Goldberg And Elton John came after Jones died on Sunday.

The hitmaker, producer of multi-platinum albums including Michael Jackson’s Thriller, the best-selling album of all time, has died aged 91.

Elton John

On Monday, John took to Instagram to post a photo of himself under Jones’s arm, taken at an Oscar viewing party.

“No one has had such an incredible career as Quincy Jones. He played with the best and produced the best. What a guy. I love him,” John wrote.

PHOTOS: Elton John AIDS Foundation's 27th Annual Oscars Party, Sponsored by IMDb and Neuro Drinks, Celebrating EJAF and the 91st Academy Awards - Inside — Elton John and Quincy Jones attend the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 27th Annual Academy Awards Party, sponsored by IMDb and Neuro Drinks, in honor of EJAF and the 91st Academy Awards on February 24, 2019 in West Hollywood. California.

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Whoopi Goldberg

Goldberg posted a photo of her and Jones on her Instagram Story, calling him a “friend” and “one of a kind.”

“My heart breaks for his family. and his extended family who loved and adored him…my condolences,” she wrote.

Quincy Jones and Whoopi Goldberg attend the after-party for the premiere of Carry On Carry On during the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival at 121 Fulton Street on April 19, 2014 in New York City.

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Lionel Richie

Ritchie also remembered Jones in Instagram post the pair are shown posing together as Richie leans on Jones’s shoulder.

“Wow, Q – what a great ride!! – always with love,” Richie wrote.

Lionel Richie and producer Quincy Jones attend the recording of “We Are The World 25 Years for Haiti” held at Jim Henson Studios on February 1, 2010 in Hollywood, California.

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Will Smith

Smith shared his admiration for Jones on social media following the news of his death. Jones was an executive producer on Smith’s The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

“Quincy Jones is the true definition of a Mentor, Father and Friend. He showed me the best parts of myself,” Smith wrote.

Smith continued: “He protected me. He cherished me. He encouraged me. He inspired me. He checked on me when he needed to. He let me use his wings until mine were strong enough to fly.”

Will Smith and producer Quincy Jones are seen filming an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air at KTLA Studios, Hollywood, California on October 20, 1990.

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Colman Domingo

Domingo wrote heartfelt tribute Jones, thanking him for his contributions to music.

“I just hope that today we all play his music, from his orchestrations to the soundtracks to Off the Wall, Secret Garden, Frank Sinatra and others, and send this genius king away,” Domingo wrote.

“There would be no American music without this great man, as you know. Let’s thank Mr. Quincy Jones for coming through our lives,” he continued.

Domingo finished by describing his meeting with Jones, writing: “I saw the music in his eyes. He lived. What a life and legacy.”