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Roy Ayers is dead. The musician was 84 years old. His family confirmed his death on Facebook. He is said to have died on Tuesday, March 4th. The concrete cause of death was not mentioned, but it is said to have been sick for a long time.
Statement of relatives
The Facebook post said: “With great grief, the family of the legendary vibraphonist, composer and producer Roy Ayers announced that he died on March 4, 2025 after a long illness in New York City. He has lived a wonderful 84 years and we will miss him painfully. His family asks her to respect her privacy at that time. A celebration for Roys will take place shortly. “
To the life of Roy Ayers
Ayers was born in Los Angeles on September 10, 1940. Already in childhood he started playing the piano and also joined the church choir. His family was a musical and supported her son. The first appearances in jazz clubs followed as a teenager. Nevertheless, it took time for the career to go up steeply.
In 1963 he was able to sign a record contract and publish his first work with the title West Coast Vibes.
With his unique mix of jazz and funk, he made a name for himself internationally and his track “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” (from 1976) should become his greatest hit.
The genre pioneer had a lasting influence on the music world, he was regularly sampled as a source of inspiration and idol.