Farewell Sly Stone

Sly Stone, leader of the Family Stone, died yesterday at age 82. He was truly a pioneer of funk and make some great music over the years.

There's a reason why everyone knows the song "Everyday People" -- I just wish people heeded the words and meaning more.

And the legendary set from Woodstock.

Comments

[Metalboy!]

What Tracii said!

Just brutal … If only he coulda escaped his demons, maybe he woulda been able to keep going …

The dude was an absolute genius!

p.s. Though I grew up loving all his music, having owned many of his albums, my favorite of his songs, is his last big hit, “Family Affair”.

[Him]

Nice to see some hair metal fellows paying tribute (and that includes you, Metalboy!). He was, as Mb! notes, a haunted genius. But, man oh man, his influence!

Questlove's SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) is a nice hat tip to his impressive and, sadly, disjointed career. It's a cliche at this point, but some of the most talented are also tormented by those same gifts that bring them acclaim.

RIP Mr. Stewart.