Stone, an eccentric whose songs of uplift were tempered by darker themes of struggle and disillusionment, had a fall as steep ...

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While his talent shone brightly, Sly faced the pressure of living up to those expectations, creating a constant conflict ...

Sly Stone, the visionary frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, died at age 82 on June 9, 2025, after a groundbreaking career that revolutionized popular music with its blend of funk, soul, rock, and ...

In the fall of 1971, Sly and the Family Stone's "There's a Riot Goin' On" landed like a quiet revolution. After two years of silence following the band's mainstream success, fans expected more ...

Today, millions of musicians record and splice tracks from their bedrooms, closets and garages. Half a century ago, the funk ...

Saying farewell to Sly Stone, whose avant-funk vision changed the world and influenced generations of musicians ...

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By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Sr Natl Correspondent ...