Roy Ayers, the vibraphonist and composer called the "Godfather of Neo Soul," died on March 4, 2025, in New York City at the age of 84 after a prolonged illness.

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Music producer and vibraphonist Roy Ayers has passed away aged 84. His family confirmed the news on social media platforms and with Variety. The music composer was best known for his hit track ...

The legendary American vibraphonist, composer and pioneer of jazz-funk died Tuesday, his family said. He was 84.

Roy Ayers, the legendary vibraphonist and musician behind 1976’s album “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” has died. He was 84.

I was one of those kids who dug through the various albums ... listening to that is part of the fabric of my musical soul is Roy Ayers Ubiquity, “Everybody Loves the Sunshine.” ...

Jazz-funk musician Roy Ayers died on Tuesday after a "long illness," his family announced in a statement shared to his social ...

Roy Ayers, a legendary jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his spacy, funky 1976 hit “Everybody ...

An influential figure since the '60s, Ayers listed the likes of Erykah Badu and Tyler, the Creator amongst his collaborators.

The vibraphonist's hits have been sampled by Mary J. Blige, Common, Tyler, the Creator and Kanye West. By Zoe G. Phillips Roy ...