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.
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 ...
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Roy Ayers, Neo-Soul And Jazz Legend, Dead At 84
Los Angeles-born music icon Roy Ayers has died. Recognized as the “Godfather of Neo Soul,” the 84-year-old leaves behind a musical legacy that spans decades with influence on multiple genres and ...
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Roy Ayers, godfather of neo-soul, dead at 84
Roy Ayers, the trailblazer of jazz, funk and neo-soul whose "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" proved a hugely popular hip-hop ...
R&B legend Roy Ayers, ‘godfather of neo soul,’ dies at 84
Los Angeles native, Roy Ayers, who was behind the popular song “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” has passed away. He was 84 ...
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Best Roy Ayers Songs: Soul, Jazz, And Funk Masterpieces
But it was as a solo artist and leading Ubiquity that the “Godfather of Neo Soul” truly made his mark. As the best Roy Ayers tracks reveal, the vibraphonist was a multi-faceted artist who was ...