Musician Sly Stone has died at the age of 82.
Sly Stone in 1974. Aop
Sly Stone, an American musician, Soul and Funk, died at the age of 82. Stone was a camper with Sly and the Family Stone, which combined Seoul, psychedelic rock and gospel. Stone is one of the most important pioneers of the 1970s, along with James Brown, among others.
– Deeply sadly, we announce our beloved father, Sly and the Family Stone, from the departure of Sly Stone, his family said in his statement on Monday, June 9.
Stone fought for a long time with COPD and other underlying health problems. The musician died calmly surrounded by his three children, the closest friend and the wider family.
– We mourn his absence, but we get comforting that his exceptional musical heritage continues and inspires future generations.
Sly and the Family Stone photographed in 1969. Aop
The band’s well -known hits are, for example, Everyday People, Thank you (FALTTINME BE MICE ELF AGIN) mixed Family Affairall listed in the United States.
Fifth and mainly created by Stone in 1971 There’s a Riot Goin ‘is album is generally considered to be one of the brands of the 20th century. The album is an atmospheric reflection on civil rights and the corrupt idealism of the post -war period.
Sly was born in Texas Denton in 1943. He was a child called Sylvester Stewart. The family soon moved to California, where Stone began to sing in a church choir alongside his siblings at the age of four. His nickname Sly was born when a classmate wrote his name incorrectly. He changed his last name from Stewart to Stone.
In 1966, Stone united his band Sly and the Stoners and his brother Freddien Freddie and the Stone Souls Sly and the Family Stone. When Stone’s siblings freddie and Rose joined Sly and the Family Stone, they also changed their last name. The breakthrough occurred the following year Dance to the Music with the album.
Sly Stone performed in Finland in 2007 with Pori Jazz.
Sly Stone in 2008. Aop