A very happy 82nd birthday to jazz/funk good vibes pioneer, Roy Ayers. Now in his fourth decade in the music business, Ayers, known as the Godfather of Neo-soul, continues to bridge the gap between generations of music lovers. In the 60’s he was an award-winning jazz vibraphonist, and transformed into a popular R&B band leader in the 70's/80's. Today, the dynamic music man is an iconic figure still in great demand and whose music industry heavyweights, including Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, 50 Ce

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Everybody loves the sunshine, and everybody loved Roy Ayers. We pay homage to the life and times of this icon. As we mourn his loss, it’s also a time to celebrate a music giant and all that he has accomplished. Forever indebted to greatness 🐐🎶 | Okayplayer