Roy Ayers Net Worth
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Roy Ayers (born September 10, 1940) is an American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player. 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.
| Full Name | Roy Ayers |
| Net Worth | $850,000 |
| Date Of Birth | September 10, 1940 |
| Place Of Birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Occupation | Musician, songwriter, film scorer |
| Profession | Soundtrack, Composer, Music Department |
| Nicknames | Roy Ayers, Ayers, Roy |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | His favorite album is "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye. |
| 2 | The first single he bought was "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" by Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers. |
| 3 | Considered the father of modern acid jazz. |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, The Creator: Buffalo | 2015 | Short performer: "Find Your Wings" | |
| Straight Outta Compton | 2015 | writer: "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" | |
| Ant-Man | 2015 | performer: "Escape" / writer: "Escape" | |
| Notorious | 2009 | writer: "Get Money" | |
| Grand Theft Auto IV | 2008 | Video Game performer: "Funk in the Hole" / writer: "Funk in the Hole", "Daylight" - as R. Ayers | |
| Grilled | 2006 | performer: "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" / writer: "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" | |
| Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories | 2006 | Video Game performer: "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" / writer: "You Can't Turn Me Away", "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" | |
| The Pink Panther | 2006 | performer: "Mystic Voyage" / writer: "Mystic Voyage" | |
| Get Rich or Die Tryin' | 2005 | "Fake Love" / performer: "Fake Love" / writer: "Fake Love" | |
| Prime | 2005 | writer: "YOU CAN'T TURN ME AWAY", "GET MONEY" | |
| Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | 2004 | Video Game performer: "Running Away" / writer: "Running Away" | |
| 8 Mile | 2002 | writer: "Get Money" | |
| Bones | 2001 | writer: "This Is My Life" | |
| The Original Kings of Comedy | 2000 | Documentary performer: "E Funk" / writer: "E Funk" | |
| Next Friday | 2000 | performer: "Don't Stop the Feeling" / writer: "Don't Stop the Feeling" | |
| Loving Jezebel | 1999 | performer: "Love Will Bring Us Back Together" | |
| Summer of Sam | 1999 | performer: "Running Away" 1970 / writer: "Running Away" 1970 | |
| Urban Legend | 1998 | writer: "The End of Sugarman" from the film "Coffy" | |
| Jackie Brown | 1997 | performer: "Exotic Dance" 1973, "Aragon" 1973, "Vittrone's Theme - King Is Dead" 1973, "Escape" 1973 / writer: "Exotic Dance" 1973, "Aragon" 1973, "Vittrone's Theme - King Is Dead" 1973, "Escape" 1973 | |
| Shooting Stars | 1997 | "He's a superstar" | |
| Kids | 1995 | writer: "Listen Up" | |
| Deep Cover | 1992 | as R. Ayres, "Nickel Slick Nigga" | |
| Young Soul Rebels | 1991 | performer: "Running Away" | |
| Soul Train | 1980 | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode | |
| Heavy Equipment | 1977 | "Exotic Dance", uncredited | |
| Coffy | 1973 | arranger: "Coffy Is The Color Main Title" / music: "Coffy Baby", "King George", "Shining Symbol", "Coffy Is The Color Main Title" / performer: "Coffy Is The Color Main Title" / producer: "Coffy Is The Color Main Title" |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children of Africa | 1993 | TV Special | |
| Coffy | 1973 |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffy | 1973 | conductor / music arranger |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Brown | 1997 | very special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Keys HERE Live at the Apollo | 2016 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Diary of a Decade: The Story of a Movement | 2012 | Documentary | Himself |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2010 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Musician |
| Grand Theft Auto IV | 2008 | Video Game | Himself - Fusion FM DJ (voice) |
| HARDtalk Extra | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| Soul Man: Isaac Hayes | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Children of Africa | 1993 | TV Special | Himself |
| Brewhouse Jazz | 1993 | TV Series | Himself - Performer |
| Ebony/Jet Showcase | 1987 | TV Series | Himself |
| Soul Train | 1977-1986 | TV Series documentary | Himself / Guest |
| The Midnight Special | 1977 | TV Series | Himself |
Known for movies
Ant-Man (2015)
as Soundtrack
Jackie Brown (1997)
as Thanks
Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005)
as Soundtrack
Coffy (1973)
as Composer
