Roy-Haynes-Obituary

Roy Haynes

Mar 13, 1925 – Nov 12, 2024 (Age 99)

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BORN
March 13, 1925
DIED
November 12, 2024
AGE
99

Obituary

Roy Haynes was a Grammy Award-winning drummer whose career spanned more than 70 years and covered most major forms of jazz.

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My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, colleagues and devoted fans of Mr. Roy Haynes. Mr. Roy Haynes was a Grammy Award-winning drummer whose career spanned more than 70 years and covered most major forms of jazz. He was greatly admired by his fellow artists and all those who knew him. May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by him. May the God of comfort bless your grieving...

BEING AT OUR HOUSE ON DERBY DAY. PLAYING THE PIANO WITH LONG TIME FRIEND MORGAN HARRIS (CHARLIE) MY NAME IS GREGORY VINCI.....HI GREG..

Dear Graham, along with Craig and all of your family. May your father annd grandfather's ascendance be in glory, power, peace and rhythm. And his legacy in public and in each of you be a balm to all of your spirits now that Roy Haynes is a blessed ancestor.

My deepest and sincerest condolences to all the Haynes family and friends. To Craig, Graham, and dear Leslie. What an amazing and profound journey your father had. May all your best memories, the music, the good times, the fun times, and your family, and his sense of togetherness, sustain you in the days going forth. His legacy is one that will shine on, forever! . Sincerely, Diane

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Roy Haynes. What a beautiful legacy he has left for those he leaves behind. Music is such a beautiful gift to share and in so giving it brings happiness to the giver. May the God who gives comfort be with your family.

Thank you Roy for your music---Inspired me to continue to practice and perform---I remember our conversation about performance---practice, and our mutual friend,Alan Dawson---prayers for your family

A long running and amazing career. He worked with some of the best in jazz over the years. Great music, so talented. May God be with the Haynes family, so very sorry for your loss.

My sincere condolences to Craig and family on the loss of your matriarch. What a legend Roy Haynes was and is. Wishing God's comfort during this time of bereavement. Lady Esther