US EditionSly Stone, Funk-Rock Pioneer Who Led the Family Stone, Dies at 82
- Sylvester Stewart, the pioneering frontman of the influential funk and soul group bearing his stage name, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the age of 82 in Los Angeles.
- His passing was confirmed in an official family statement, which noted he died peacefully after enduring an extended struggle with COPD and additional health complications.
- Sylvester Stewart, born in Denton, Texas on March 14, 1943, established the pioneering racially and gender-diverse group Sly and the Family Stone in 1966.
- The band, known for hits like 'Dance to the Music' and 'Everyday People', signed to Epic Records in 1967 and disbanded in 1983 after many lineup changes.
- Sly Stone was honored as a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, and his family announced that his legacy will live on through a memoir set to be released in 2024, along with a recently completed screenplay about his life.
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Baller AlertSly Stone, Funk Pioneer, Dies at 82
June 9, 2025 — Sylvester “Sly Stone” Stewart, trailblazing frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, passed away at age 82 after a prolonged battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and related health issues. Known for revolutionizing funk with a potent blend of soul, rock, psychedelic sounds, and socially conscious lyrics, he laid the groundwork for a musical movement that shaped decades. Sly Stone, Funk Pioneer, Dies at 82 From Hum…
In the sixties and early seventies he set himself up as a songwriter and singer. Sly Stone stood for the friendly union of Afro-American traditions and white pop. On Monday he died 82 years old.
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