Sly Stone Passes at Age 82

[huntertrw]

Sylvester Stewart, known to the music world as Sly Stone, has passed away at the age of 82. Fox News Digital shared this statement, in part, from his family, ""It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone. After a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues, Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend, and his extended family,"

Rest in peace, Sir!

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

I just read the headline.

Hopefully, he is finally at peace.

Sly Stone, pioneering leader of funk band Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

Sly Stone, the pioneering leader of the funk band bearing his name, Sly and the Family Stone, has died, according to his family. Stone was 82 years old.

abcnews.go.com

 

[Waning Embers]

R.I.P. Dad and I used to listen to Sly and the Family stone when I was a kid. Cemented funk music as a favorite for me.

 

[wyfbane]

His impact on music cannot be overstated. I have listened to Sly my whole life and he still gets a lot of play in my musical wanderings.

RIP