Roy Ayers, renowned vibraphonist and pioneer of a funkier jazz style, passed away at 84 due to a long illness. He significantly influenced the jazz landscape in the 1970s, incorporating electric instruments and soulful rhythms. With nearly four dozen albums, his music achieved notable commercial success, including 12 albums on the Billboard Top 200 for an impressive 149 weeks. Notably, his track 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine' became a staple in sampling culture, inspiring a new wave of artists from hip-hop to neo-soul, cementing his legacy as a key musical innovator.
Roy Ayers helped pioneer a funkier strain of jazz in the 1970s, becoming a major influence and one of the most sampled musicians in hip-hop.
Mr. Ayers led a movement that blended electric instruments, rock, R&B rhythms, and soulful elements, solidifying his place among commercially successful jazz musicians.
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