Sly Stone, the revolutionary musician and leader of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82 after contending with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other ailments. His band, formed in 1966-67, was groundbreaking for its diverse lineup and fusion of genres, producing hits like 'Everyday People' and 'Stand!' and profoundly influencing music from the 1960s to the present day.
Sly Stone, revolutionary musician and leader of Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Sly Stone, the revolutionary musician and leader of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82 after contending with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other ailments. His band, formed in 1966-67, was groundbreaking for its diverse lineup and fusion of genres, producing hits like 'Everyday People' and 'Stand!' and profoundly influencing music from the 1960s to the present day.
Trending- 1 1966-1967: Sly and the Family Stone formed.
- 2 April 1968: 'Dance to the Music' hit the top 10.
- 3 1968-1971: Sly's peak time on top.
- 4 1969: Band performed at Woodstock festival.
- 5 2005: Tribute record released.
- 6 2023: Stone's memoir 'Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)' published.
- 7 2025: Questlove released documentary 'Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)'.
- 8 June 9, 2025: Sly Stone died.
- Loss of a musical icon
- His profound influence on music genres (funk, soul, rock, jazz, hip-hop) and artists will continue
What: Sly Stone, the influential musician and leader of Sly and the Family Stone, has died.
When: At age 82, confirmed by his publicist Carleen Donovan on Monday (June 9, 2025). His health had been poor in recent years.
Where: Not explicitly stated, but he died surrounded by family.
Why: Due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other ailments.
How: He died surrounded by family.