The legendary American vibraphonist, composer and pioneer of jazz-funk died Tuesday, his family said. He was 84.

Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz vibraphonist responsible for "Everybody Loves the Sunshine, has died. He was 84 years old.

Ayers’ career spanned nearly six decades, including collaborations with contemporary artists such as Alicia Keys, Thundercat, and Tyler, The Creator. Roy Ayers, the legendary vibraphonist ...

Roy Ayers, a Jazz Legend Who Influenced Hip-Hop and R&B Musicians, Dies at 84 NEW YORK (AP) — Roy Ayers, a legendary jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his spacy ...

Roy Ayers, the multi-hyphenate composer and artist nicknamed the ‘Godfather of Neo Soul,’ has passed away at the age of 84. News of Ayers’ passing was confirmed on Wednesday (March 5), with ...

Influential soul, jazz and funk producer and composer Roy Ayers has died at the age of 84. In a statement posted on Facebook, his family said: "It is with great sadness that the family of legendary ...

FILE - Roy Ayers performs at the 2Pac 40th Birthday Concert Celebration on Thursday, June 16, 2011, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ron Harris, File) FILE - Roy Ayers performs at the 2Pac 40th Birthday ...

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 ...