Funk Legend Sly Stone Passes Away at 82, Leaving a Legacy of Musical Innovation and Social Impact
Los Angeles — Sly Stone, the iconic force behind the revolutionary funk and soul band Sly and the Family Stone, passed away at age 82, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped the music industry with sounds that united diverse American narratives through beats and harmonies. Stone died on Monday from complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among other health issues, his publicist confirmed. Stone, born Sylvester Stewart in Denton, Texas, moved to the San Francisco …