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Often 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 effort which has been sampled by numerous hip-hop artists. Everybody Loves the Sunshine and the acclaimed Daylight appeared on 1977's "Come into Knowledge", an album which was recorded by R.A.M.P, (or Roy Ayers Musical Productions) and released on the Blue Thumb label (both tracks are also available on the 1998's "Mellow Mellow", a compilation by Harmless Records.) Acid jazz (sometimes groove jazz) is a musical genre that combines jazz influences with elements of soul music, funk, disco and hip hop. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1976 calendar). ... Hip hop is a cultural movement that began among urban African Americans and Latinos in New York City in the early 1970s, and has since spread around the world. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ...

Other notable songs by Ayers include "Running Away", "Searching", "We live in Brooklyn". Roy Ayers recorded and toured with Fela Kuti in the 1970s. Fela Anikulapo Kuti (b. ...

External link

• Official website of Roy Ayers