First NameRoyLast NameAyersFull Name at BirthRoy E. Ayers, Jr.Birthday10th September, 1940BirthplaceLos Angeles, California, USABuildAverageEye ColorBrown - DarkHair ColorBlackZodiac SignVirgoSexualityStraightReligionChristianEthnicityBlackNationalityAmericanHigh SchoolNevins Middle School, Thomas Jefferson High SchoolUniversityLos Angeles City CollegeOccupation TextMusician, songwriter, film scorerOccupationMusicianClaim to FameOften called the "Godfather of acid jazz" because of his popularity in England in the `80s, Roy Ayers may be best known for his song "Everybody Loves the Sunshine", the title track to his 1976 effortMusic Genre (Text)Jazz, Jazz-Fusion, Funk, Acid Jazz, Disco, Soul Jazz, R&B, House, Hip HopMusic GenreJazzYear(s) Active1962–presentMusic StyleJazz-Funk, Easy Listening, Instrumental Pop, Soul Jazz, Fusion, Jazz-Pop, Jazz Instrument, Vibraphone/ Marimba JazzMusic MoodSummery, Stylish, Laid-Back/Mellow, Warm, Relaxed, Soothing, Intimate, Amiable/Good-Natured, Cheerful, Sensual, Joyous, Passionate, Party/Celebratory, Earthy, Organic, PlayfulInstrumentVibraphoneInstrument (text)Vocals, Vibraphone, KeyboardsRecord LabelAtlantic, Polydor, Ichiban, Golden Mink, Nature Sounds, ColumbiaAssociated ActsRamp, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, Fela Kuti, Tyler The Creator, Edwin BirdsongOfficial Websites

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". At one time, he was said to have more sampled hits by rappers than any other artist.