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

Roy Ayers, the jazz-soul vibraphonist and bandleader behind 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine' whose music became the backbone ...

While best known for his classic 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine', Ayers had a remarkable career - touring with Fela Kuti, ...

The great Roy Ayers, the vibraphone master who pioneered neo-soul in the 1970s, died on Tuesday at age 84. The news was shared by his family: “It is with great sadness that the family of legendary ...

The longevity of the jazz-driven soul song is largely due to its use in hip-hop and soul tracks, with snippets of the song sampled by Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, J Dilla, 2Pac, J. Cole and dozens of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Blige’s 'My Life', Common’s 'Book of Life', and Dr. Dre’s 'My Life ... who have sampled Ayers include A Tribe Called Quest, J. Cole, Mos Def and Joey Bada$$, while dance music legends ...

Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue In August 2013, Lamar dissed Drake and several other rappers, including J. Cole ... including Dr. Dre, who introduced the track by whispering the intro ...