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Caption reposted from @npr: Sly Stone, the remarkable, eccentric frontman, singer, songwriter, and producer of his family group, Sly & the Family Stone, has died. He was 82.
The musical icon had been battling lung disease, according to a statement provided by his family.
"While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come," they wrote.
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Video & caption reposted from @hulu @onyxcollective
Sly Stone didn’t just make music—he reinvented it. As the first artist to use a drum machine on a hit record, he changed production forever. His bold creativity encouraged musicians to experiment, and his influence can be heard in some of the greatest artists of all time.
“SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” examines the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone, the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic and enigmatic Sly Stone. The film captures the band’s rise, reign and subsequent fadeout while shedding light on the unseen burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.
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