“I hate to say it,” the rhythm and blues singer D’Angelo ventures toward the end of Questlove’s new documentary “Sly Lives!” (streaming on Hulu), “but these White rock-and-rollers ...

In the episode, you’ll also hear how Sly and the Family Stone came on the scene “wearing wigs and fuzzy boots, like [something out of] Star Wars” and how an interview Sly did with a young ...

How's this for a hot 45? In 1969, Sly and the Family Stone released the song "Stand!" as an A-side. On the B-side: "I Want to Take You Higher." A and B are considered two of the greatest rock ...

San Francisco music history is full of notorious characters, but none shine as brightly and faded as dramatically as Sly Stone. After a meteoric rise in the 1960s and early ’70s while living in ...

(aka The Burden of Black Genius). It's his latest film, about the captivating 1970's funkmaster Sylvester Stewart, better known as Sly Stone. "I always thought the highlight of Sundance was ...

But pay attention to the movie’s title, as well as the “a.k.a.” that follows it. Sly Lives! — that exclamation point is earned — knows it doesn’t need to sell you on dancin’ to the ...

The Sly & the Family Stone leader is the subject of a new documentary directed by Questlove. Here’s what to know about his brilliant career and crushing addiction. By Rob Tannenbaum In Sly & the ...

Of all the fallen stars of the rock era, Sly Stone is definitely in the top 5 who seemed least likely to be writing an autobiography at 80 years old. As the founder and guiding light of Sly and ...

At the age of 80, Sly Stone has finally produced his memoir, and it gives a strong sense of this giant’s voice and sensibility. By Alan Light When you purchase an independently reviewed book ...

How’s this for a hot 45? In 1969, Sly and the Family Stone released the song “Stand!” as an A-side. On the B-side: “I Want to Take You Higher.” A and B are considered two of the greatest ...