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 - 3d -
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Lady Gaga strikes a chord: The superstar singer rekindles passion for music with new album 'Mayhem'
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How the Immigration Crackdown Threatens Elderly Care
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George Lowe, the voice behind Space Ghost on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, dies at 67
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Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of 'Baywatch' icon David Hasselhoff, dies by suicide
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European football: Barcelona game called off after club doctor dies
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Sony Music says over 75,000 items removed in battle against AI deepfakes
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Romanian far-right presidential hopeful barred from poll rerun
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His Bollywood Spoofs Brought Joy to a Mill Town. Then Bollywood Came Calling.
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