Sly Stone
Sly Stone, born Sylvester Stewart, is a legendary musician and the creative force behind Sly & the Family Stone, a groundbreaking band that fused funk, rock, and gospel music. Known for iconic hits like 'Everyday People' and 'Hot Fun in the Summertime,' Sly's innovative approach to songwriting and production has left an indelible mark on the music industry. Despite facing personal struggles with addiction in the 1970s, his influence and contributions to music continue to resonate, and he is currently the subject of a new documentary titled 'Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius),' directed by Questlove.
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Sly Stone is being honored posthumously at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.
Der er rørende taler og store skandaler, når nye musikere skal indlemmes i rockmusikkens fineste selskab
Denmark· 2025-11-27
Sly Stone is mentioned in the context of a documentary featuring D'Angelo discussing the pressures of success as a Black musician.
D’Angelo (1974-2025), um nome maior da neo-soul | Obituário
Portugal· 2025-10-15
The US musician Sly Stone has passed away after a long battle with a lung disease.
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Switzerland· 2025-06-24
Sly Stone was known for his inclusive vision and innovative contributions to soul, funk, and rock music.
West Coast wizards: How Brian Wilson and Sly Stone’s scored the California dream
New Zealand· 2025-06-21
Sly Stone, the influential musician, has passed away at the age of 82.
Der Sänger Chris Brown plädiert auf nicht schuldigSwitzerland· 2025-06-20
Funk-rock pioneer Sly Stone dead at 82.
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United States· 2025-06-19
Sly Stone is remembered as a legendary American musician whose revolutionary impulses were musical.
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Ireland· 2025-06-13
Sly Stone was an influential funk pioneer known for his work with Sly & The Family Stone.
‘Sly is een groot voorbeeld voor mij geweest’ – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-06-13
Sly Stone, the US musician, has died after a long battle with a lung disease.
Nagelkünstler Günther Uecker mit 95 Jahren gestorbenSwitzerland· 2025-06-11
Sly Stone, a funk-rock star who led the group Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of 82.
A funky life – in pictures
United Kingdom· 2025-06-11
Sly Stone was the soul of Sly and the Family Stone, known for his influential contributions to music in the 70s.
Σλάι Στόουν (1943-2025): Ο μαύρος ήχος των 70s ήταν ο ήχος του μέλλοντος
Greece· 2025-06-11
Sly Stone, the US musician, has passed away after a long battle with a lung disease.
Aus für Intendant Demis VolpiSwitzerland· 2025-06-11
Sly Stone, the leader of the band Sly and the Family Stone, passed away after a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other health issues.
Umrl je Sly Stone, začetnik funk rocka
Slovenia· 2025-06-10Sly Stone is a legendary musician known for his groundbreaking contributions to soul music and as the leader of Sly and the Family Stone.
‘Send me some money!’ My unforgettable encounters with the legendary Sly Stone | Sly StoneUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-10
Sly Stone died in Los Angeles, leaving behind a legacy as a musician and vocalist who elevated the values of the 1960s counterculture.
Sly Stone: morreu um sonho maior do que os Estados Unidos | MúsicaPortugal· 2025-06-10Sly Stone was a pioneer of funk and a legend of Woodstock.
Sly Stone: Funk-Pionier und Woodstock-Legende ist tot - Kultur
Germany· 2025-06-10Sly Stone, the frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, has died after a long battle with COPD.
Sly Stone, funk music pioneer and Family Stone leader, dies at 82United States· 2025-06-10
Sly Stone was an influential funk musician who led one of the most impactful bands in the genre and contributed to racial integration in the music industry.
Murió Sly Stone: el influyente músico de funk y la integración racial
Costa Rica· 2025-06-10Sly Stone was a trailblazer who changed the course of music and is an icon of both hope and pain.
Sly Stone was a trailblazer who changed the course of music – and an icon of both hope and pain | Sly StoneUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-10
Sly Stone was an American musician and a pioneer of funk music known for his work with Sly and the Family Stone.
Morre Sly Stone, um dos pioneiros americanos do funk, aos 82 anos
Brazil· 2025-06-10
Sly Stone was a pioneering visionary of American funk and the leader of the group Sly & the Family Stone.
Morreu Sly Stone, pioneiro visionário do funk norte-americano | MúsicaPortugal· 2025-06-09
Sly Stone, a pioneer in funk music, has passed away.
DN Direkt - Funkpionjären Sly Stone är död
Sweden· 2025-06-09Sly Stone was a pioneering funk and soul musician who has died aged 82 after a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues.
Sly Stone – a life in pictures | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-09Sly Stone was a pioneering funk and soul musician known for his influential songwriting and musical legacy.
Sly Stone, pioneering funk and soul musician, dies aged 82 | Sly StoneUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-09
Sly Stone, pioneering funk musician, dies at 82.
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Sly Stone was a pioneering funk musician whose recordings altered the course of popular music.
Sly Stone, pioneering funk musician, dead at 82United States· 2025-06-09
Sly Stone was a pioneering funk musician and the leader of the band Sly and the Family Stone.
Pionnier du funk, Sly Stone est décédé à 82 ans
Monaco· 2025-06-09Sly Stone is featured in Questlove’s documentary Sly Lives!, which explores cultural pressures on Black pop stars.
From Prince to Michael Jackson: why are the most controversial documentaries getting canned? | Documentary filmsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-05
Sly Stone is highlighted as a significant figure in black music from the 1970s.
Transas e transes, raves e sonhos, ou o IndieLisboa 2025 a anunciar-se | CinemaPortugal· 2025-03-28
Sly Stone is the leader of the popular American funk rock group Sly and the Family Stone.
Sly Stone’s daughter once snorted sidewalk chalk to mimic his cocaine use: docUnited States· 2025-02-15
