Sly Stone Born Sylvester Stewart in 1943, he became "Sly" when a classmate misspelled his first name on the chalkboard. A gifted musician, by four he was singing on stage.

Did Sly Stone and Brian Wilson live lives of tragedy or triumph? It's hard to say now. One suspects it will become easier with the passage of time, when only the work remains.

June 2025 will be remembered for what it took away: two of American music's most visionary architects, Brian Wilson and Sly Stone. Wallace Stevens once wrote, "The pure products of America go crazy." ...

Every great songwriter has their own opinion on what makes a great song, but many are united in calling this classic one of ...