Roy Ayers, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Roy Ayers

American musician

Date of Birth: 10-Sep-1940

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession: singer, singer-songwriter, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer, vibraphone player, and music producer.
Ayers began his career as a post-bop jazz artist, releasing several albums with Atlantic Records, before his tenure at Polydor Records beginning in the 1970s, during which he helped pioneer jazz-funk.
He is a key figure in the acid jazz movement, and has been dubbed "The Godfather of Neo Soul".
He is best known for his compositions "Everybody Loves The Sunshine", "Searchin" and "Running Away".
and at one time was said to have more sampled hits by rappers than any other artist.