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  • Published on 15:42 GMT

    Roy Ayers obituary

    When Ruby Ayers, a piano teacher, took her five-year-old son Roy to a concert by the Lionel Hampton Big Band in California in 1945, the boy showed so much enthusiasm for the performance that Hampton presented him with his pair of vibe mallets. Roy Ayers, …

    Source: The Guardian - Center-left
  • Published on 16:03 GMT

    Everybody Loves the Sunshine is just one point of perfection in Roy Ayers’ truly ubiquitous legacy | Alexis Petridis

    There’s a sense in which Roy Ayers was blessed from the start. Aged five, the son of two musicians – and by all accounts already showing talent as a pianist – he was famously presented with his first set of vibraphone mallets backstage at a gig by Lionel …

    Source: The Guardian - Center-left
  • Published on 16:55 GMT

    Bishop William Barber: GOP Tax Cuts “Mathematically Impossible” Without Gutting Medicaid and More

    This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman. House Republicans narrowly adopted a budget proposal last week to cut as much as $2 trillion in …

    Source: Democracy Now! - Left-wing
  • Published on 10:01 GMT

    Blaqbonez names top greatest Afrobeats song

    Tuface Idibia's hit song “Africa Queen” is on the list, as well as a more recent Burna Boy “Ye” and Wizkid's “Ojuelegba” TALENTED Nigerian rapper, Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez, has listed his top five greatest Afrobeats songs of …

    Source: Alimosho Today - Label Pending
  • Published on 05:07 GMT

    Music Legend Roy Ayers Dead at 84

    Roy Ayers, the influential vibraphonist whose mellow grooves bridged jazz, funk, and soul across generations, has passed away following a prolonged illness at age 84. The pioneering musician’s family confirmed his death occurred on March 4 in New York City …

    Source: PopCulture - Tennessee - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 6, 2025

    Jazz-Funk Vibraphonist Roy Ayers Dies At 84

    Jazz-funk pioneer Roy Ayers died Tuesday in New York. The vibraphonist, known for his often-sampled 1976 album “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” died after a long illness and a “beautiful 84 years” on Earth, according to a Facebook post from his family. Born …

    Source: HuffPost - Left-wing
  • Published on Mar 6, 2025

    Roy Ayers dead at 84: Everybody Loves The Sunshine singer worked with Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys

    Roy Ayers, the trailblazer of jazz, funk and neo-soul whose Everybody Loves The Sunshine proved a hugely popular hip-hop sample, has died at age 84.. Soon after tributes flooded in. Former US presidential candidate Kamala Harris called Ayers 'legendary …

    Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
  • Published on Mar 6, 2025

    Music industry reacts to Roy Ayers' death at 84

    Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz-funk vibraphonist known for his influential sound and the hit song "Everybody Loves the Sunshine," has died at the age of 84. His family confirmed his passing on Tuesday. "It is with great sadness that the …

    Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
  • Published on Mar 6, 2025

    “Everybody Loves the Sunshine”: Jazzfunk legend Roy Ayers died

    The US jazz musician Roy Ayers is dead. The vibrafonist, composer and producer died on Tuesday after a long illness in New York, the family said on the musician’s Facebook page. “He was 84 years old and will be painfully missing,” said the family. She …

    Source: Global Happenings - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 6, 2025

    Roy Ayers, Legendary Jazz-Funk Pioneer & Godfather of Neo-Soul, Has Joined the Ancestors

    He’s gone into the sunshine! Roy Ayers, the iconic vibraphonist, composer, and jazz-funk innovator, has passed away at the age of 84, NPR reports. Best known for his timeless classic “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” Ayers’ influence spans decades, shaping …

    Source: Because of Them We Can - Center-left
  • Published on Mar 6, 2025

    Roy Ayers, Influential Vibraphonist and Jazz-Funk Composer, Dies at 84

    Roy Ayers, the pioneering jazz-funk composer, producer, and vibraphonist, died Tuesday, March 4, in New York after a long illness, his family said in a post from his Facebook account. “He lived a beautiful 84 years and will be sorely missed,” the statement …

    Source: Pitchfork - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 6, 2025

    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 generations of talent. A specific cause of death was not …

    Source: Vibe Magazine - New York - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 6, 2025

    Jazz-funk legend Roy Ayers passes away at 84

    Roy Ayers, the legendary vibraphonist and composer whose music defined jazz-funk, has passed away at the age of 84. Known for iconic tracks like “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” and “Coffey,” Ayers died on Tuesday at his New York City home after battling a …

    Source: ARY News - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 6, 2025

    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 sample, has died. He was 84 years old. The artist’s family shared the news in a Facebook post, saying the vibraphonist, composer and …

    Source: Fox 11 and 41 - Washington State - Uncategorized
  • Published on Mar 6, 2025

    Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84

    NEW YORK (AP) — Roy Ayers, a legendary jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his spacy, funky 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” that has been sampled by such R&B and rap heavyweights as Mary J. Blige, N.W.A., Dr. Dre, …

    Source: San Mateo Daily Journal - Uncategorized
  • Published on Mar 6, 2025

    Roy Ayers, jazz-funk legend behind 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine', dies aged 84

    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 in the Grand Theft Auto video game series. Roy …

    Source: Euronews - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 6, 2025

    Uwade

    From learning to harmonize with her father on a car ride one afternoon, to singing in school choir, and listening to Dolly Parton’s greatest hits via her mother, Uwade has always had music around her. She tells us as much as we sit down to chat about her …

    Source: 1883 Magazine - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 6, 2025

    Beloved jazz and soul musician, producer dies at age 84

    NEW YORK — Roy Ayers, a musician and producer called “The Godfather of Neo Soul,” has died at the age of 84 after a long illness. A post on social media from Ayers' family says Ayers died Tuesday in New York City. “It is with great sadness that the …

    Source: Cleveland.com - Ohio - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 6, 2025

    Roy Ayers, Jazz-Funk Visionary And Soulful Voice Behind ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine,’ Dies At 84

    by Keka Araújo March 5, 2025 Ayers’ career spanned nearly six decades, including collaborations with contemporary artists like Alicia Keys, Thundercat, and Tyler, The Creator. Roy Ayers, the legendary vibraphonist, composer, and jazz-funk pioneer whose …

    Source: Black Enterprise - Label Pending

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