Sly & The Family Stone was an American band from San Francisco that was active from 1966 to 1983. Formed by singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Sly Stone, the band played a critical role in the development of soul, funk, rock, and psychedelia during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The group was notable for its diverse, multiracial lineup which was unprecedented at the time. Their music brought
... MoreSly & The Family Stone was an American band from San Francisco that was active from 1966 to 1983. Formed by singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Sly Stone, the band played a critical role in the development of soul, funk, rock, and psychedelia during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The group was notable for its diverse, multiracial lineup which was unprecedented at the time. Their music brought together the sounds of R&B, pop, rock, and funk with socially conscious lyrics that addressed issues of race and inequality.
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