Nathaniel Ayers | |
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| Birth name | Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, Jr. |
| Born | January 31, 1951 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Instrument(s) | Double bass, Violin, Cello, Drums, Piano |
Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, Jr. (born January 31, 1951) is an American musician. He is the subject of numerous newspaper columns, a book, and a 2009 film adaptation based on the columns. A foundation bearing his name was started in 2008 with an aim to support artistically gifted people with mental illness.[1]