Sly Stone, Funk and Soul Pioneer of Sly and the Family Stone, Dies at 82
Sly Stone, a pioneering funk-rock musician and leader of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at age 82. He was influential in blending soul, rock, and racial integration in music, inspiring generations of artists and shaping genres like hip-hop and funk. Despite his groundbreaking career, his later years were marred by drug abuse and personal struggles, but his musical legacy continues to resonate. He recently completed a screenplay about his life.