- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRoy Edward Ayers Jr.
- Roy Ayers was born on September 10, 1940 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for Ant-Man (2015), Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) and Jackie Brown (1997). He was married to Argerie Julia Johnson-Ayers. He died on March 4, 2025 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseArgerie Julia Johnson-Ayers(1973 - March 4, 2025) (his death, 3 children)
- ChildrenNabilAyanna AyersMtume
- ParentsRuby AyersRoy Ayers Sr.
- RelativesGrandchild(Grandchild)
- Considered the father of modern acid jazz.
- The first single he bought was "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" by Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers.
- His favorite album is "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye.
- In 2015, SoulTracks honored him with the SoulTracks Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his influence beyond the jazz scene.
- He was playing piano as a young child and naturally picked up multiple instruments such as flute, trumpet and drums.
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