Questlove delves into the genius and torments of Sly Stone — and uses that story as window into many other artists’ lives, ...
Sly Stone's daughter, Phunne Stone, recalled what it was like growing up with the funk artist in a new documentary titled "Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)." ...
In “Sly Lives!” and “Becoming Led Zeppelin,” the divergent expectations faced by White and Black musical artists become ...
Amir "Questlove" Thompson tells the story of Slyvester 'Sly Stone" Stewart in the documentary "Sly Lives! aka the Question of ...
Sly Stone’s daughter Phunne admitted she snorted lines of chalk as a child in an attempt to mimic her famous father. Phunne opened up about her relationship with the music legend in the new ...
Sly Stone, the iconic artist and former lead singer for Sly and the Family Stone, now resides in a secluded suburban area in Los Angeles, leading a low-key and quiet life. At 80 years of age ...
Sly Stone, a true musical innovator, is often overlooked as one of the greatest artists of the 21st century. Without Sly ...
In the world of documentary filmmaking, Joseph Patel has mastered the art of uncovering the humanity behind musical legends. From a young music journalist scribbling for a friend’s skate zine to ...
Led Zeppelin and Sly & the Family Stone, both in 1969. At left, Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page and Robert plant (standing), John Paul Jones and John Bonham (seated). At right, Sly & the Family Stone ...
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson says that telling Sly Stone's story with empathy was a way to open a conversation about Black artists and mental health. Questlove's new film probes 'The Burden of Black ...
Sly Stone’s legacy takes center stage in Sly Lives aka The Burden of Black Genius, a documentary directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. The film premiered on ...