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.

Top Albums
1. Anthology	2. Greatest Hit..	3. Stand! (Bonu..	4. There's a Ri..	5. Fresh (Bonus..
6. Dance to the..	7. The Woodstoc..	8. Greatest Hit..	9. Small Talk (..	10. A Whole New ..
11. Who In the F..	12. Life	13. Funky Foreve..	14. Remember Who..	15. Rock Masters
16. Funkmeister	17. Three of a K..	18. In the Still..	19. It Takes All..	20. Funky Roots

Top Songs
	Name	Album	Time	Price
1.	Dance to the Music	Dance to the Music	2:59	$0.99
2.	Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Ag..	Anthology	4:48	$1.29
3.	Everyday People	Anthology	2:20	$1.29
4.	Hot Fun In the Summertime (Single Ve..	Anthology	2:36	$1.29
5.	Family Affair	Anthology	3:03	$1.29
6.	I Want to Take You Higher	Greatest Hits	5:23	$0.99
7.	If You Want Me to Stay (Single Versi..	Anthology	2:56	$0.99
8.	Dance to the Music	Anthology	2:58	$0.99
9.	Hot Fun In the Summertime	Greatest Hits	2:38	$1.29
10.	Everyday People	Greatest Hits	2:21	$1.29
11.	I Want to Take You Higher	Anthology	5:22	$1.29
12.	Stand!	Anthology	3:05	$0.99
13.	Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Ag..	Greatest Hits	4:48	$1.29
14.	Dance to the Music	Greatest Hits	2:59	$1.29
15.	Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Wi..	Anthology	5:19	$0.99
16.	Sing a Simple Song	Anthology	3:55	$0.99
17.	Family Affair (Single Version)	There's a Riot Goin'..	3:05	$1.29
18.	If You Want Me to Stay	Fresh (Bonus Version)	3:00	$0.99
19.	Everybody Is a Star	Anthology	3:00	$0.99
20.	Stand!	Stand! (Bonus Version)	3:07	$0.99
21.	Everyday People (From "Milk"..	Epic Movie Themes of All Ti..	2:57	$0.99
22.	Fire in My Heart	Song Corner: Sly & The ..	2:46	$1.29
23.	I Ain't Got Nobody	Song Corner: Sly & The ..	2:40	$1.29
24.	Hi Love	Song Corner: Sly & The ..	2:27	$1.29
25.	Dance to the Music (Re-Recorded) [Re..	Superbowl Rock Anthems 2012	2:58	$0.99

Top Music Videos
1. Dance to the M..	2. Love City (Ed ..

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