Sly Stone

Sly Stone

Sly Stone was a groundbreaking musical force whose band, Sly and the Family Stone, changed the landscape of funk, soul, and rock. From his early gospel roots to his revolutionary impact on music and culture, Stone’s legacy includes timeless hits, a message of unity, and a turbulent but unforgettable journey through fame, addiction, and redemption. His story continues to inspire new generations. For more engaging podcasts, visit: https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ – you’ll love what you find. Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/4iH8F6yodcast

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June 19, 2025 20 mins
This delivers an in-depth exploration of Sylvester "Sly" Stone Stewart, the visionary who transformed American music forever. From his humble gospel beginnings in Texas and California to creating the groundbreaking integrated ensemble Sly and the Family Stone in 1966, this comprehensive piece traces the remarkable journey of a musical revolutionary who fused rock, R&B, soul, psychedelia, and gospel into something entirely new. ...
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Episode 2 explores the revolutionary formation of Sly and the Family Stone in 1966 San Francisco. From Sylvester Stewart's vision of an integrated band that challenged both musical and social boundaries, we follow the assembly of this groundbreaking group. Each member brought unique talents: brother Freddie's guitar mastery, Cynthia Robinson's pioneering trumpet work, Larry Graham's bass innovation that created the slap-and-pop tec...
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June 20, 2025 27 mins
Episode 3 chronicles Sly and the Family Stone's legendary 3:30 AM Woodstock performance that transformed a tired crowd into a transcendent community, cementing their place in history. The episode explores their artistic peak with the "Stand!" album and hits like "Everyday People," before detailing the mounting pressures of fame, political expectations, and personal demons that began tearing the band apart. By 1971's "There's a Riot...
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