Roy Ayers, the “King of Neo Soul” who was born and raised on Vernon Avenue just south of downtown Los Angeles and saw more than 60 of his songs sampled by a who’s who of hip-hop and soul ...

1:15 p.m. March 7, 2025: A previous version of this story said Roy Ayers died Wednesday. He died Tuesday. Roy Ayers, the “King of Neo Soul” who was born and raised on Vernon Avenue just south ...

Roy Ayers, the “King of Neo Soul” who was born and raised on Vernon Avenue just south of downtown Los Angeles and saw more than 60 of his songs sampled by a who's who of hip-hop and soul ...

He cameoed on Tyler, the Creator’s “Find Your Wings,” then played with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad on the 2020 album Roy Ayers JID002. The endlessly sampled Ayers told Dummy in 2016, “It’s ...

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, according to a biography on his website.

(AP Photo/Ron Harris, File) FILE - Jazz musician Roy Ayers, looks on during his workshop with young music artist at Funda Centre in Soweto, South Africa, Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Themba ...

His family ask that you respect their privacy at this time, a celebration of Roy's life will be forthcoming." Born in Los Angeles, Ayers was involved with music from a young age. His website ...

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 ...