Sly Stone: A funky life - in pictures
Summary
Sly Stone, the leader of the band Sly and the Family Stone, has passed away at the age of 82. Stone, whose real name was Sylvester Stewart, died after a long battle with a lung disease called COPD. He was well-known for his influence on funk music and his band's participation in events like the Woodstock festival.Key Facts
- Sly Stone's real name was Sylvester Stewart.
- He died at the age of 82 due to a lung disease called COPD, which affects breathing.
- Sly and the Family Stone was a famous band in the late 1960s and '70s.
- The band played at the Woodstock music festival in 1969, a major music event.
- Some of the band's popular songs include "It's a Family Affair" and "If You Want Me to Stay."
- Sly Stone started as a radio DJ in San Francisco before forming his band.
- Stone's siblings, Rosie and Freddie, were also part of the band.
- In 2006, Stone performed at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
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