Sly and the Family Stone were a funk/soul band out of San Francisco. They emerged in the mid-1960s, peaked in the early 70s, and sputtered out in the early 80s. They have greatly influenced pop, rock, soul, funk, R&B, and hip hop. One rock historian summed up Sly’s influence by breaking up African-American music into two periods: Before and After Sly and the Family Stone.
Rock n Roll Moment: Sly got married on stage and then divorced shortly thereafter when his wife refused to participate in an orgy.
Essential Sly:
Stand! (1969)
There’s A Riot Going on (1971)
Fresh (1973)
Small Talk (1974)
Sly’s Top 10:
Dance To The Music
Everyday People
I Want To Take You Higher
Stand!
Family Affair
Que Sera Sera
I Get High On You
Hot Fun In The Summertime
If You Want Me To Stay
Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
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