Sly Stone gone

[Buster Keaton]

Sly Stone, frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, dead at 82

Legendary musician Sly Stone, who redefined pop, funk and rock music as leader of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82, leaving behind a screenplay of his life story.

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Sly Stone, the frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, has died after a long battle with COPD, which is a lung condition. He was 82.

Stone's family shared a statement with Fox News Digital.

"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone. After a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues, Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend, and his extended family," the statement began.

Comment:
Sly was a great entertainer, musician, writer, and performer.
They don't make great music like his anymore.

 

[noonereal]

Big loss. Rip

 

[j brown's body]

He was a genius who created a new form of R&B. He belongs in the pantheon with James Brown and Mile Davis.

 

[Gaius46]

RIP

 

[Buster Keaton]

 

[ElChupacabra]

RIP. So much great music. Thanks Sly.

 

[j brown's body]

A truly amazing version of Everyday People that I do not see on You tube, which is a shame.

 

[aociswundumho]

He had a wild career, from being worth millions to living in a van down by the river. He influenced prince, george clinton, michael jackson, and many others. He didn't invent funk, but he was the first to make it mainstream.

 

[j brown's body]

"You can't leave 'cause your heart is there
But, sure, you can't stay 'cause you been somewhere else
You can't cry 'cause you'll look broke down
But you're cryin' anyway 'cause you're all broke down"

 

[Buster Keaton]

 

[Demon]

RIP. I loved his music.

 

[Demon]

Probably my favorite.