We're joined by music historian and professor Rickey Vincent to talk about the legacy of Sly Stone. He talks to us about what made the funk icon so special and why there'll never be another like Sly ...

You Can’t Understand Black Music Without Sly Stone His songs, for generations of listeners, provided community, solace, and a sense of understanding.

From Snoop Dogg to LL Cool J, these are some of the best Sly Stone samples in hip-hop history.

Famous for his hits with Sly and the Family Stone, the abundantly talented musician created infectious and enduring music in the 1960s and 1970s.

BLACK ENTERPRISE acknowledges these musicians, who are no longer with us but have transformed the musical sic culture for ...

Rock Music Menu: Tributes to Sly Stone and Brian Wilson at their passings Plus, Vinyl of the Week is Rush: 'The Albums: 2002-2012' ...

Former MuchMusic VJ Michael Williams talks about Sly Stone’s enormous legacy in the wake of his passing this week at age 82.

Sly Stone, the visionary frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, died at age 82 on June 9, 2025, after a groundbreaking career that revolutionized popular music with its blend of funk, soul, rock ...

Lenny Kravitz is tributing one of the greats. Sly Stone died on June 9th at the age of 82. Known for his music that became popular in the '60s and '70s with the band Sly & the Family Stone, he ...

Black Music Month, founded in 1979 by Dyana Williams, Kenny Gamble, and Ed Wright, continues to inspire in 2025. This year, we honor the legacy of Sly Stone and reflect on how African American ...