Glastonbury 2015: The Biggest And Best Surprises Of The First Line-Up
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 29 April 2015
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Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers
Pharrell Williams Explains The Reasons Behind His Son's Name, Rocket.
By Steven Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 April 2014
Oscar-nominated hip-hop artist, Pharrell Williams, explains the reason he decided to name his son Rocket Ayers Williams.
Pharrell Williams, the hip-hop artist best known for the Oscar-nominated single 'Happy', revealed the meaning behind the name of his son Rocket Ayer, born in 2008. The name serves as a homage to Williams' favourite musicians, Roy Ayers, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock.
Related: Pharrell Won Some Awesome Contestants For His Team On The Voice. Also Our Hearts.
Williams stated that he and his wife, designer/model Helen Lasichanh, wanted to give their son an inspirational name while also honouring their musical idols. This was achieved through the name 'Rocket', as it serves as both a symbol of souring high, and is found in the name of a song by several artists that Williams enjoys.
Continue reading: Pharrell Williams Explains The Reasons Behind His Son's Name, Rocket.
Video - Laura Mvula Brightens Up The Red Carpet At The 2013 Keep A Child Alive Black Ball - Part 1
Singer Laura Mvula was spotted in a breathtakingly gorgeous green glittery gown on the red carpet at the 10th Annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
Continue: Video - Laura Mvula Brightens Up The Red Carpet At The 2013 Keep A Child Alive Black Ball - Part 1
Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers Tweets
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I will be performing at "The Jazz Cafe" in London starting dec 28 thru jan 2.RT
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I will be performing at "The Jazz Cafe" in London starting dec 28 thru jan 2.
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RT @suewicks: @TheRealRoyAyers Hi Roy, when are you coming to England again, I haven't seen you in a while, still remind myself by playing y
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Hope to see you there!!
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Call Gospel Uptown for reservations 212-280-2110. 2 shows @ 8pm & 10:30pm. I'll be playing all my old hits and a few new ones!
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Hey everybody, come out & see me in New York.I'll be doing 2 shows this Friday & Saturday @ Gospel Uptown, 2110 7th ave, 125th street.
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@djjazzyjeff215 hey man! I hope your playing my records up there! Bless you!
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@FlowFourlin hey man! I'll be in Paris this summer! Look for the advertisement! Keep the FLOW!
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@DrOz I just joined Twitter and I'm glad to be here with you. Thank you for keeping me HERE!!! -Roy
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I glad I here with @averysunshine just like Joe Louis !
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Hey Twitter world!!! Finally joined ya!
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