Guardian Music — O2 Arena, London The musician-producer marks his 85th birthday by inviting stars from Mick Hucknall to Corinne Bailey Rae to reprise his hits, while he sprinkles anecdotes from the sidesWhat better way to celebrate the 85th birthday of one of America... more info

Stereogum — Winning the Polar Music Prize is a pretty big deal in the recording industry. Founded by ABBA's manager Stig Anderson, the prize celebrates the "power and importance of music." Last year, Sting and Wayne Shorter were the Laureates, and past honorees ... more info

Guardian Music — As the founder of the Last Poets, Nuriddin, who has died aged 73, was a hero to everyone from Tupac Shakur to Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis Jalal Mansur Nuriddin – sometimes known as “the grandfather of rap” – who has died ag... more info

TMZ — Marvin Gaye's son says his dad was a ladies' man who would've laughed off Quincy Jones' supposed revelation he got into bed with Marlon Brando. We spoke with Marvin Gaye III who told us he was really upset Quincy had decided to keep himself relevant�... more info

Uncut — Mark Ronson, Lalah Hathaway and Caro Emerald will join him at The O2 on June 27 Mark Ronson, Lalah Hathaway and Caro Emerald will join him at The O2 on June 27 The post Quincy Jones to celebrate his 85th birthday with London concert appeared fir... more info

Stereogum — Mike D of the Beastie Boys is one half of a fascinating conversation in New York magazine today. (You will not be surprised to learn that the other half is David Marchese, the interviewer who has recently conducted wildly entertaining chats with Juli... more info

Rolling Stone — When Quincy Jones, in his famously freewheeling interview with New York magazine earlier this year, was asked to name the greatest musical innovation of his storied career, he answered, "Everything I've done." It's hard to argue with that. ... more info

Stereogum — David Marchese, a guy I used to work with at the Village Voice, has quickly become probably the best interviewer we've got working. In long published conversations in New York magazine, Marchese has recently gotten fascinating, wild quotes from estee... more info

New York Times — The Hudson Yards venue will feature programming across disciplines and include other luminaries from music, art, dance and theater. more info

Dlisted — Thank the Goddess above for all these aging music people. Old people in general have zero fucks to give and aren’t afraid to let the youngins have it. Old musicians who are pickled with a combination of Ecstasy residue and 70s vodka have a special ... more info