Jazzvibraphonist Roy Ayers, "Gottvater der Neo-Seele", starb im Alter von 84 Jahren in New York City. Jazz vibraphonist Roy Ayers, "godfather of neo-soul," died in New York City at age 84.

Der Jazzvibraphonist Roy Ayers, bekannt als der "Gottvater der Neo-Seele", starb im Alter von 84 Jahren in New York City. Jazz vibraphonist Roy Ayers, known as the "godfather of neo-soul," died at 84 in New York City. Ayers, der in den 1960er Jahren seine Karriere begann, mischte Jazz, Funk und Soul und beeinflusste Hip-Hop und R&B mit seinem innovativen Sound. Ayers, who started his career in the 1960s, blended jazz, funk, and soul, influencing hip-hop and R&B with his innovative sound. Sein Hit "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" und andere Tracks wurden von Künstlern wie Kendrick Lamar und Mary J. Blige weit verbreitet gesampelt. His hit "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" and other tracks were widely sampled by artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige. Ayers' Musik und Kollaborationen prägten bis zu seinem Tod die moderne Musik weiter. Ayers' music and collaborations continued to shape modern music until his passing.