Sly Stone won't be down to dance to the music

[Richard Cranium]

Front man for Hall of Fame funk band Sly and the Family Stone dead at 82​

Jun. 09, 2025, 5:22 p.m.

Rock star Sylvester "Sly" Stone of Sly and the Family Stone appears in April 1972.

The family of Sly Stone has confirmed the legendary funk icon died Monday at the age of 82. Stone, born Sylvester Stewart, was a founder and front man for the band Sly and the Family Stone which rose to popularity in the late 1960s.

Stone died following a prolonged battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other ailments, according to the Associated Press. Stone’s publicist Carleen Donovan said the front man died while surrounded by family and friends.

During the band’s brief, but influential time at the top of the music charts, Sly and the Family Stone recorded several Top-10 hits including "Everyday People,” “Dance to the Music,” and “Family Affair.” Three of the band’s albums, “Stand!”, “There’s a Riot Goin’ On” and “Greatest Hits” sold more than one million copies.

Sly and the Family Stone was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

 

[DeltaV]

R.I.P.

 

[Budnicks]

Good beat, RIP Sly
great tunes
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at 1st I was thinking Slyvester Stallone
reading comprehension

 

[Sahara]

I’m primarily a metal head but appreciate talent in any genre of music. Sly’s performance in the Woodstock movie was fantastic! Boom chocaloca boom boom! If you haven’t seen it but appreciate a good show check it out.

 

[WileE]

R.I.P. to a wonderful and talented artist and music that captured the essence of the day back then !! "Don't hate the black... don't hate the white... if you get bitten... hate the bite" .