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Jazz legend Roy Ayers, renowned for his hit 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine', has passed away at 84. Ayers' music influenced generations, blending jazz, funk, R&B, and electronic sounds. His seminal ...

Roy Ayers, the trailblazer of jazz, funk and neo-soul whose “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” proved a hugely popular hip-hop sample, has died. He was 84 years old. The artiste’s family shared ...

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 ...