Glastonbury 2015: The Biggest And Best Surprises Of The First Line-Up
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 29 April 2015
Motorhead, FFS and George Clinton make for exciting surprise additions.
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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