Legendary jazz musician Roy Ayers dies

Master of Jazz Fusion Roy Ayers Dies at 84
Jazz fusion legend Roy Ayers who wrote the song “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” has died aged 84 after a long illness. “It is with great sadness that the family of legendary vibraphonist, composer and producer Roy Ayers announce his passing on March 4th,
Roy Ayers, whose neo-soul songs shaped genre, dead at 84
Roy Ayers, the jazz and R&B musician known as the ... or I just play funk, or I just play blues, or whatever," he added. "I play neo-soul." As for the genre's origin, he pointed to one of his ...
Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84
Jazz musician Roy Ayers plays an African Marimba instrument during his workshop with young music artist at Funda Centre in Soweto, South Africa. Themba Hadebe/AP Photos Share NEW YORK (AP ...
Roy Ayers, vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer, has died at 84
We remember Roy Ayers, the vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer behind "Everybody Loves the Sunshine." He died Tuesday at the age of 84.
Roy Ayers, godfather of neo-soul, dead at 84
Roy Ayers, the trailblazer of jazz, funk and neo-soul whose "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" proved a hugely popular hip-hop sample, has died. He was 84 years old.
'Everybody Loves the Sunshine' musician Roy Ayers dies at 84
Roy Ayers, the musician behind the iconic song "Everybody Loves the Sunshine," has died at 84. The singer's family announced his death in a Facebook post on Wednesday evening. "It is with great sadness that the family of legendary vibraphonist,
Roy Ayers, jazz-soul legend whose music was heavily sampled by younger artists, dies at 84
Roy Ayers, the jazz-soul vibraphonist and bandleader behind 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine' whose music became the backbone for younger artists, dies at age 84.
Roy Ayers, legendary musician behind hit song ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine,’ dies at 84
The legendary American vibraphonist, composer and pioneer of jazz-funk died Tuesday, his family said. He was 84.
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Roy Ayers, Jazz-Funk Musician Behind ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine,’ Dies at 84
Phillips Roy Ayers, the jazz-funk vibraphonist known ... and he was well-known for neo-soul, acid jazz and rhythm and blues as well. He released dozens of albums over the course of his career ...
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Roy Ayers, ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’ musician, passes away at 84
Los Angeles native, Roy Ayers, who was behind the popular song “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” has passed away. He was 84 years old. The “Godfather of Neo Soul” passed away on March 4 in ...
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Roy Ayers, “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” Musician and Godfather of Neo Soul, Dead at 84
Roy Ayers, the pioneering jazz-funk musician whose signature song was "Everybody Loves the Sunshine," has died at 84. He was ...