"From the moment his music reached me in the early 1970s, it became a part of my soul," 'Sly Lives!' director Questlove also shared on Instagram.

Saying farewell to Sly Stone, whose avant-funk vision changed the world and influenced generations of musicians

There are a host of images of Sly Stone in which his onstage style serves as a celebration of the freedom and power that were the by-products of being a rock star, but also the jet fuel. He could be a blend of blinding sequins,

Sly Stone, who died Monday at 82, was one of the most innovative and influential musicians of the 20th century — here are 10 reasons why.

The influential musician, who died on Monday at 82, forged harmony — musical and otherwise — that he wasn’t able to hold together on his own.

Mixing styles at a critical moment in American history, Sly Stone helped create the musical world we live in today.