Sylvester “Sly” Stewart and his bride Kathy Silva, right, are congratulated during their wedding ceremony at a rock concert by Sly and the Family Stone at New York’s Madison Square Garden on ...

Paul Stanley, co-founder and co-lead vocalist of KISS, said on X, “Sly Stone Has Died. In 1968 I saw Sly & the Family Stone debut at the Fillmore East in New York City opening for Jimi Hendrix.

The funk pioneer behind Sly and the Family Stone, Sly Stone, has died at 82 after battling COPD. Music legends like Questlove, Chuck D and Clive Davis shared powerful tributes.

Several musicians have taken to social media to pay tribute to Sly Stone, the iconic musician who led the genre-bending band Sly & the Family Stone in the late ‘60s and 1970s. Stone died June 9 ...

Beginning with "Dance To The Music" in 1968, which peaked at No. 8 on the chart, Sly and the Family Stone racked up 17 Hot 100 hits, including five top 10s and three number ones: "Everyday People ...

Beyond Sly and the Family Stone as individuals, Questlove deep dives into the group’s biggest hits. During the ‘60s, Sly’s music did not play it safe like the soft ballads of Motown.

This week’s Indiecast opens with a tribute to two fallen icons, Brian Wilson and Sly Stone, who both passed away at the age of 82 within a few days of one another.

This week on the Joy Beat, we’re remembering Sly through someone who has felt that joy firsthand: Nephtaliem McCrary. He performs under the name “Nephrok,” and is one of many playing tribute to Sly ...

Meet the Editorial Board NEWSLETTERS Sly Stone and the sound of Black freedom By Renée Graham Globe Columnist,Updated June 12, 2025, 1:55 p.m. Sly Stone in a 1974 performance Getty Images ...

Feb. 1975 Sylvester “Sly Stone” Stewart is remembered worldwide as the front man of Sly and the Family Stone. Shown here, Sly Stone performing at the American Music Awards special in 1975.

Sly Stone was born Sylvester Stewart on March 15, 1943 in Denton, Texas. His parents moved the family to San Francisco's suburbs, and built ties with the Church of God in Christ.

Several musicians have taken to social media to pay tribute to Sly Stone, the iconic musician who led the genre-bending band Sly & the Family Stone in the late ‘60s and 1970s.