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

Gov't Mule guitarist Warren Haynes took to social media to pay tribute to the groundbreaking musical legacy of the late Sly Stone.

The journalist who got the late funk legend to break his decades-long silence pays tribute to his indelible message of hope — needed now more than ever.

Based in San Francisco, Sly and the Family Stone was responsible for some of the biggest anthems of the late ’60s and early ’70s, including “Everyday People,” “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” and the double A-side release “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” and “Everybody Is a Star.”

Queen Latifah has taken to social media to heap praise on the funk legend, who "passed away peacefully" following a lengthy battle with COPD.

‘90s Funk-Rock Icon Pays Tribute to Late Legends for ‘Changing My Life’ in Emotional Video originally appeared on Parade. Flea is among the musicians mourning the loss of Brian Wilson and Sly Stone, two popular music titans who died just days apart earlier this week.

Jermaine Dupri chats with THR at the 2025 BET Awards and shares what BET has meant to him saying, "this is my home." Plus, he reacts to the passing of music legend Sly Stone and talks about his upcoming Quincy Jones tribute.

Leading Sly and the Family Stone, he helped redefine the landscape of pop, funk and rock in the late 1960s and ’70s.