Roy Ayers, the jazz-soul vibraphonist and bandleader behind 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine,' whose music became the backbone for younger artists, dies at age 84.

Roy Ayers, the jazz and R&B musician known as the "godfather of neo-soul" music, has died following a "long illness." He was 84.

Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz vibraphonist, composer and producer known for hit songs like "Everybody Loves the Sunshine," has died at 84, according to his family.

Ayers was a pioneer in the jazz scene, becoming one of the artists who created some of the first acid jazz tracks, and was a precursor to house music.

Roy Ayers, the jazz and R&B musician known as the "godfather of neo-soul" music, has died following a "long illness." He was 84. The news was shared Wednesday night to Ayers' social media accounts ...

Ayers was a pioneer in the jazz scene, becoming one of the artists who created some of the first acid jazz tracks, and was a precursor to house music.

Ayers was a pioneer in the jazz scene, becoming one of the artists who created some of the first acid jazz tracks, and was a precursor to house music.