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He founded the band that would help make him a household name, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, in 1970. The eventual "Godfather of ...

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

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.

Ayers is best known for his 1976 classic, “ Everybody Loves the Sunshine ,” which is still among the most beautiful and timeless songs in R&B and jazz. With that in mind, we felt it was the perfect ...

He was 84 years old. The “Godfather of Neo Soul” passed away on March 4 in New York City following a “long illness,” his family said in a statement on Facebook on Wednesday. “He lived a ...

He lived a beautiful 84 years and will be sorely missed.’ Ayers, throughout his career, established himself as a strong influence on jazz-funk and the neo-soul movement, which earned him the nickname ...