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Legendary jazz musician Roy Ayers dies

Roy Ayers, whose neo-soul songs shaped genre, dead at 84

Jazz-funk musician Roy Ayers died on Tuesday after a "long illness," his family announced in a statement shared to his social media accounts.

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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, Vibraphonist Who Injected Soul Into Jazz, Dies at 84

He helped introduce a funkier strain of the music in the 1970s. He also had an impact on hip-hop: His “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” has been sampled nearly 200 times.

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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 ...

R.I.P. Roy Ayers, composer and "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" singer

Roy Ayers, the “king of neo-soul” and artist behind “Everybody Loves Sunshine,” has died. His family confirmed his death ...

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Roy Ayers, Neo-Soul And Jazz Legend, Dead At 84

Los Angeles-born music icon Roy Ayers has died. Recognized as the “Godfather of Neo Soul,” the 84-year-old leaves behind a musical legacy that spans decades with influence on multiple genres ...

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MUSIC MONDAY: “Running Away: The Essential Roy Ayers” Playlist (LISTEN)

In 1945, Lionel Hampton spotted a five year-old boogying so hard during his concert in Los Angeles, that the legendary the ...

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