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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.

The New York Times · 13h

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.

uDiscoverMusic · 13h

Roy Ayers, Vibraphonist And Music Pioneer, Dies At 84

Roy Ayers, the 1970s jazz and neo soul artist behind the hit 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine,' has died at age 84.

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Multi-genre music legend dead at 84; was sampled in hip-hop classics

A multi-genre music legend known as the Godfather of Neo Soul is dead at age 84. Roy Ayers, the jazz vibraphonist best known ...

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These Are Denver's R&B and Neo-Soul Vocalists to Watch In 2025

Be soothed by the voices of these incredible musicians who are maintaining the spirit of R&B and neo-soul in the Mile High ...

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‘Godfather of Neo-Soul,’ iconic composer dies at 84

Roy Ayers, also known as the “godfather of neo-soul” music, died on Tuesday. He was 84. The news of the legendary jazz and R&B musician’s passing was announced via his Facebook account on Wednesday.

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Roy Ayers, “Godfather Of Neo-Soul,” Dies At 84—9th Wonder, DJ Jazzy Jeff & More Pay Tribute

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

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Roy Ayers, Jazz-Funk Virtuoso, Dead at 84

Roy Ayers, the "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" jazz-funk virtuoso who paved the way for neo-soul, has died at age 84 ...

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