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.
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 ...
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Jazz Notes: Roy Ayers, ‘The Soul Of Jazz,’ dies at 84
Roy Ayers, the vibraphonist, composer, and record producer whose groove instinctively pushed jazz to its soulful outer limits ...
The Hip-Hop World Loved Roy Ayers, and He Found It ‘Wonderful’
Roy Ayers was a beloved sample source who made it a point to collaborate with rappers as the genre rose to prominence ...
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Jazz visionary Roy Ayers leaves lasting legacy
Roy Ayers, whose hypnotic vibraphone playing and genre-blending compositions transformed jazz and influenced generations of musicians.
Roy Ayers, ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’ Musician and ‘Coffy’ Composer, Dies at 84
Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz vibraphonist known for his hit 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine,' has died. He was 84.
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Roy Ayers, Jazz-Funk Musician Behind ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine,’ Dies at 84
The vibraphonist's hits have been sampled by Mary J. Blige, Common, Tyler, the Creator and Kanye West. By Zoe G. Phillips Roy Ayers, the jazz-funk vibraphonist known for the album Everybody Loves the ...
Roy Ayers, Jazz-Funk Visionary And Soulful Voice Behind ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine,’ Dies At 84
Jazz-funk legend Roy Ayers, known for "Everybody Loves the Sunshine," died March 4 after a long illness, family confirms. He was 84.