Sly & the Family Stone
Biography
Sly & the Family Stone harnessed all of the disparate musical and social trends of the late '60s, creating a wild, brilliant fusion of soul, rock, R&B, psychedelia, and funk that broke boundaries down without a second thought. Led by Sly Stone, the Family Stone was comprised of men and women, and blacks and whites, making the band the first fully integrated group in rock's history. That integration shone through the music, as well as the group's message. Before Stone, very few soul and R&B groups delved into political and social commentary; after him, it became a tradition in soul, funk, and hip-hop. And, along with James Brown, Stone brought hard funk into the mainstream. The Family Stone's arrangements were ingenious, filled with unexpected group vocals, syncopated rhythms, punchy horns, and pop melodies. Their music was joyous, but as the '60s ended, so did the good times. Stone became disillusioned with the ideals he had been preaching in his music, becoming addicted to a variety of drugs in the process. His music gradually grew slower and darker, culminating in 1971's There's a Riot Going On, which set the pace for '70s funk with its elastic bass, slurred vocals, and militant Black Power stance. Stone was able to turn out one more modern funk classic, 1973's Fresh, before slowly succumbing to his addictions, which gradually sapped him of his once prodigious talents. Nevertheless, his music continued to provide the basic template for urban soul, funk, and even hip-hop well into the '90s.. Sly & the Family Stone harnessed all of the disparate musical and social trends of the late '60s, creating a wild, brilliant fusion of soul, rock, R&B, psychedelia, and funk that broke boundaries down without a second thought. Led by Sly Stone, the Family Stone was comprised of men and women, and blacks and whites, making the band the first fully integrated group in rock's history. That integration shone through the music, as well as the group's message. Before Stone, very few soul and R&B groups delved into political and social commentary; after him, it became a tradition in soul, funk, and hip-hop. And, along with James Brown, Stone brought hard funk into the mainstream. The Family Stone's arrangements were ingenious, filled with unexpected group vocals, syncopated rhythms, punchy horns, and pop melodies. Their music was joyous, but as the '60s ended, so did the good times. Stone became disillusioned with the ideals he had been preaching in his music, becoming addicted to a variety of drugs in the process. His music gradually grew slower and darker, culminating in 1971's There's a Riot Going On, which set the pace for '70s funk with its elastic bass, slurred vocals, and militant Black Power stance. Stone was able to turn out one more modern funk classic, 1973's Fresh, before slowly succumbing to his addictions, which gradually sapped him of his once prodigious talents. Nevertheless, his music continued to provide the basic template for urban soul, funk, and even hip-hop well into the '90s.
Top Albums |
1. Greatest Hit..
| 2. The Essentia..
| 3. Stand! (Bonu..
| 4. There's a Ri..
| 5. Fresh (Bonus..
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6. Dance to the..
| 7. A Whole New ..
| 8. Higher!
| 9. Small Talk (..
| 10. Who In the F..
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11. Life
| 12. Sly & th..
| 13. Funky Foreve..
| 14. Remember Who..
| 15. Higher! (Hig..
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16. Rock Masters
| 17. Three of a K..
| 18. Funkmeister
| 19. It Takes All..
| 20. In the Still..
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Top Songs |
| Name | Album | Time | Price | |
1. | Dance to the Music | Dance to the Music | 2:59 | $0.99 | |
2. | Everyday People | Essential Sly & the Fam.. | 2:21 | $1.29 | |
3. | Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Ag.. | Greatest Hits | 4:48 | $1.29 | |
4. | Family Affair (Single) | Essential Sly & the Fam.. | 3:05 | $1.29 | |
5. | If You Want Me to Stay | Essential Sly & the Fam.. | 3:01 | $0.99 | |
6. | Hot Fun In the Summertime | Essential Sly & the Fam.. | 2:38 | $1.29 | |
7. | I Want to Take You Higher | Greatest Hits | 5:23 | $0.99 | |
8. | Everyday People | Greatest Hits | 2:21 | $1.29 | |
9. | I Want to Take You Higher | Essential Sly & the Fam.. | 5:22 | $1.29 | |
10. | Family Affair (Single Version) | There's a Riot Goin'.. | 3:05 | $1.29 | |
11. | Hot Fun In the Summertime | Greatest Hits | 2:38 | $1.29 | |
12. | Dance to the Music | Greatest Hits | 2:59 | $1.29 | |
13. | Stand! | Greatest Hits | 3:08 | $0.99 | |
14. | Everybody Is a Star | Greatest Hits | 3:04 | $0.99 | |
15. | Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Ag.. | Essential Sly & the Fam.. | 4:47 | $1.29 | |
16. | Dance to the Music | Essential Sly & the Fam.. | 2:58 | $1.29 | |
17. | If You Want Me to Stay | Dead Presidents, Vol. 1 (Mu.. | 2:58 | $1.29 | |
18. | Family Affair (Re-Recorded) | Sweet Soul of The '70s | 3:19 | $0.99 | |
19. | (I Want to Take You) Higher (Re-Reco.. | Psychedelic Space Lounge | 5:06 | $0.99 | |
20. | Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Ag.. | Super Funk Hits | 4:57 | $0.99 | |
21. | Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Ag.. | '60s Time Machine | 4:57 | $0.99 | |
22. | Family Affair (Single Version) | Higher! (Highlights) | 3:05 | $1.29 | |
23. | I Remember | Higher! (Highlights) | 5:25 | $0.99 | |
24. | If You Want Me to Stay (Single Versi.. | Higher! (Highlights) | 2:59 | $0.99 | |
25. | Trip to Your Heart | Higher! (Highlights) | 2:31 | $0.99 | |
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