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

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

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.

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 and R&B musician known as the "godfather of neo-soul" music, has died following a "long illness." He was 84. The news was shared Wednesday night to Ayers' social media accounts ...

His legacy as the “Godfather of Neo-Soul” and a pivotal figure in jazz-funk will live on, inspiring future generations of musicians drawn to his rich, melodic style.

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 ...

He founded the band that would help make him a household name, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, in 1970. The eventual "Godfather of Neo-Soul" found remarkable success with the label Polydor, releasing 11 albums ...

Roy Ayers, the multi-hyphenate composer and artist nicknamed the ‘Godfather of Neo Soul,’ has passed away at the age of 84. News of Ayers’ passing was confirmed on Wednesday (March 5), with ...

Roy Ayers was a vibraphonist, record producer, and composer who was often sampled and called “The Godfather of Neo Soul.” He was born in 1940 in Los Angeles. His father played trombone and his ...