Roy Ayers, jazz-soul legend whose music was heavily sampled by younger artists, dies at 84
Roy Ayers, the jazz-soul vibraphonist and bandleader behind 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine' whose music became the backbone for younger artists, dies at age 84.
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Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84
Roy Ayers, a legendary jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his spacy, funky 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” has diedABC News - 4h -
Roy Ayers, legendary 'Everyone Loves the Sunshine' musician, dies at 84
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Roy Ayers, Everybody Loves the Sunshine musician, dies at 84
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