Roy Ayers, legendary 'Everyone Loves the Sunshine' musician, dies at 84

Roy Ayers, the legendary vibraphonist and musician behind 1976’s album “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” has died.

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Roy Ayers, Everybody Loves the Sunshine musician, dies at 84

Ayers was a huge influence on other artists including Pharrell Williams, Mary J Blige and Common.
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