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

Several years later, he released his debut album "West Coast Vibes" in 1963. The following decade saw him form Roy Ayers Ubiquity, which resulted in one of his best-known tracks, "Everybody Loves the ...

His work in the 1970s as bandleader of the six-piece band Roy Ayers Ubiquity helped spawn the subgenre called acid jazz. “If I didn’t have music, I wouldn’t even want to be here,” Ayers ...

He is most known for his hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” with his group Roy Ayers Ubiquity. On top of a number of songs dating back to the ’60s, Ayers has also been sampled by countless ...

He founded the band that would help make him a household name, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, in 1970. The eventual 'Godfather of Neo-Soul' found remarkable success with the label Polydor, releasing 11 ...

He later formed Roy Ayers Ubiquity, the group responsible for Everybody Loves the Sunshine (1976), which remains a defining track of the jazz-funk era. Ayers also made a name for himself in film ...

Roy Ayers, the jazz-funk pioneer and “Godfather of Neo Soul,” leaves behind a timeless musical legacy that continues to inspire generations. Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz vibraphonist and ...

Roy Ayers Ubiquity. A Los Angeles native, Ayers had a natural affinity for music from a young age. His mother, Ruby Ayers, was a piano instructor, while his father, Roy Sr., was a trombonist ...

Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz vibraphonist known for his hit 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine,' has died. He was 84.

released with his Roy Ayers Ubiquity band. Some of Ayers' projects through the years included his 1978 album "Let's Do It," which featured gospel singer Merry Clayton on several tracks ...

His other hits include Running Away and Searchin', with his band Roy Ayers Ubiquity, who were also behind Everybody Loves the Sunshine. Roy Edward Ayers Jr was born into a musical family in Los ...

Following the 1970 album Ubiquity, Ayers named himself and his live band Roy Ayers Ubiquity. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of wha ...