Sylvester Stewart
Sly Stone, born Sylvester Stewart, was a pioneering figure in funk and rock music, best known as the lead singer of the influential band Sly and the Family Stone. He began his career as a DJ in San Francisco and formed the band with his siblings, which became hugely popular in the late 1960s, famously performing at iconic events like the Woodstock Festival and the Harlem Cultural Festival. The band's music, characterized by its innovative blend of genres and social commentary, includes hits such as 'If You Want Me to Stay' and 'Everyday People.' However, by the 1970s, the group's activity declined due to drug-related issues and internal conflicts. In 1993, Sly and the Family Stone was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, solidifying their legacy in music history.
Born on Mar 15, 1943 (82 years old)
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United Kingdom:
Stone, whose real name was Sylvester Stewart, grew up singing gospel with his siblings.
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Slovenia:
Sylvester Stewart, known as Sly Stone, was a musical genius who played a major role in the development of funk music.
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Switzerland:
Sly Stone was a pioneering musician known for blending African American traditions with white pop music.
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Norway:
Funk legend Sylvester Stewart, better known as Sly Stone, died at the age of 82 from illness.
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France:
Sly Stone, de son vrai nom Sylvester Stewart, a capté l’air du temps comme aucun autre dans les années 1960 et 1970.
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Brazil:
Sylvester Stewart, known as Sly Stone, was born in Texas and became a prominent figure in the music scene.
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Spain:
Sly Stone, a visionary musician and pioneer of the fusion between funk and soul, passed away at the age of 82 after a prolonged battle with chronic lung disease.
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France:
Sly Stone, a pioneer of funk and a prominent figure in American music, has passed away at the age of 82.
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Iceland:
Sly Stone, whose real name is Sylvester Stewart, was a pioneering figure in funk and rock music and the lead singer of the band Sly and the Family Stone.
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United Kingdom:
Sly Stone, a funk-rock star who led the group Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of 82.
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