Roy Ayers, the legendary vibraphonist, record producer and composer behind hits like "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" and "No ...

a transition he underscored by forming the group Roy Ayers Ubiquity. Cultivating a smooth signature sound that wove lush soul, elastic jazz, and tight funk, Ayers emphasized rhythm and texture ...

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

Roy Ayers. Credit: David Redfern/Redferns In the ’70s, he formed his own band, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, and composed the acclaimed soundtrack to the 1973 film Coffy. In 1976, Roy Ayers Ubiquity ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 albums ...

While best known for his classic 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine', Ayers had a remarkable career - touring with Fela Kuti, collaborating with Tyler, the Creator, and even hosting his own radio station ...

Influential funk musician Roy Ayers has died at 84 after a long battle with a serious illness. Best known as a vibraphone player and record producer, Ayers's work heavily impacted genres like disco, ...