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.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Stone, whose real name was Sylvester Stewart, grew up singing gospel with his siblings.
A funky life – in pictures
United Kingdom· 2025-06-11
Sylvester Stewart, known as Sly Stone, was a musical genius who played a major role in the development of funk music.
Umrl je Sly Stone, začetnik funk rocka
Slovenia· 2025-06-10
Sly Stone was a pioneering musician known for blending African American traditions with white pop music.
zum Tod des Funk-Pioniers und Multikulti-Propheten
Switzerland· 2025-06-10
Funk legend Sylvester Stewart, better known as Sly Stone, died at the age of 82 from illness.
Han fikk dansegulvene til å koke før galskapen tok ham
Norway· 2025-06-10Sly Stone, de son vrai nom Sylvester Stewart, a capté l’air du temps comme aucun autre dans les années 1960 et 1970.
L’iconoclaste Sly Stone meurt à 82 ans
France· 2025-06-10Sylvester Stewart, known as Sly Stone, was born in Texas and became a prominent figure in the music scene.
Morre Sly Stone, um dos pioneiros americanos do funk, aos 82 anos
Brazil· 2025-06-10
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.
Muere a los 82 años Sly Stone, revolucionario del funk y del ‘soul’ psicodélico | Cultura
Spain· 2025-06-09
Sly Stone, a pioneer of funk and a prominent figure in American music, has passed away at the age of 82.
Mort de Sly Stone, légende du funk et figure emblématique de la scène musicale américaine, à l’âge de 82 ansFrance· 2025-06-09
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.
Sly Stone látinn
Iceland· 2025-06-09Sly Stone, a funk-rock star who led the group Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of 82.
Sly Stone, leader of Sly and the Family Stone, dead aged 82United Kingdom· 2025-06-09Sly Stone, the artist who changed the history of music, is known for his influential role in the band Sly & The Family Stone.
Sly Stone, el artista que cambió la historia de la música y desapareció: “Tenía todo y lo tiró por la borda casi a conciencia” | ICONSpain· 2025-04-16
