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Kevin Ayers joined Mike Oldfield's band after the departure of Sallyangie. Ayers, a singer-songwriter and guitarist, had previously been a member of Soft Machine and had collaborated with Oldfield on his debut album, Tubular Bells. Ayers' contributions to Oldfield's music included vocals, guitar, and songwriting, and he played a significant role in the development of Oldfield's sound during the mid-1970s.