The music world is mourning the loss of a true innovator. Sly Stone, the charismatic leader of the 1960s funk-soul powerhouse Sly & the Family Stone, passed away on Monday at the age of 82.
Known for hits like “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)”, “Everyday People”, and “Dance to the Music”, Stone’s sound revolutionized the boundaries of soul, funk, rock, and even early hip hop. His fearless experimentation and multi-racial, gender-inclusive band broke barriers during one of America’s most divided decades.
“Without Sly Stone, there is no Prince. No Outkast. No Lenny Kravitz. No Bruno Mars,” said music critic Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. “He wasn’t just a musician he was a movement.”
Stone had largely stepped out of the public eye in recent decades but remained an icon of resistance and rhythm.
Also Read: Jay-Z Files $200 Million Defamation Suit Over False Rape Allegations
Follow us on X @Dobblog1
No comments:
Post a Comment
Join the conversation by leaving a comment below. Keep it respectful, relevant, and on-topic - we love hearing from our readers!