Roy Ayers info

Roy Edward Ayers Jr. was born in Los Angeles in 1940.
He was brought up in a musical household and at 17 years
of age his parents presented him with a set of vibes.
The rest, as they say, is history.

The 60s were his training ground in jazz, hooking up with
legendary producer Leonard Feather. It was during this
time he made his debut LP "West Coast Vibes".

The 1970s found Roy embarking upon a long and fruitful
relationship with Polydor Records, where Roy began to
incorporate "wah wah" and "fuzz" tones on his vibes.
It was during this period he formed the group Ubiquity.

For the next ten years, Roy Ayers produced what many
regard as some of his finest works. Perhaps the most
well-known work to come out of this period was
"Everybody Loves the Sunshine".

Roy Ayers has continued to write, produce and
collaborate with many major artists, and is
currently one of the most sampled artists
in the music industry.

40 years in the music industry for Roy Ayers!
He is, without question, a legend in his own time.