Frontman Sly Stone has passed away at the age of 82, following a series of health complications, his family announced today. He was reportedly surrounded by loved ones at the time of his death.

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, who directed the new documentary “Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius),” has shared a remembrance of the subject of his film, Sly Stone. The 82 year-old died of COPD ...

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Sly Stone (Getty Images) Sly and the Family Stone leader and funk icon Sly Stone died earlier today from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other health ...

The music industry is mourning Sly Stone. After news broke that the groundbreaking musician had died at 82 on Monday, stars from Questlove and Chuck D to Clairo and Fatboy Slim shared tributes for ...

The Go-Go’s, Mick Jagger, Lenny Kravitz, a Sex Pistol and More Pay Tribute to Sly Stone first appeared on Parade on Jun 10, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 10, 2025 ...

Musician Sly Stone, of the iconic band Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of 82. He left an indelible mark on the music industry, helping to usher in funk music's heyday.

Sly shot to prominence in the music industry in 1968 alongside his band Sly and the Family Stone with their hit "Dance to the Music," which landed in the top 10 on both the pop and R&B charts.

Sly was born Sylvester Stewart in Denton, Texas, in 1943. The family soon moved to California, where Sly began singing in the church choir from the age of 4, alongside his siblings. His nickname Sly ...

On July 15, 2025, Living Color ‘s Vernon Reid will pay tribute to Sly Stone at City Winery in New York City with a wine and music pairing commemorating the music of Sly and the Family Stone. Sly ...

The Go-Go’s, Mick Jagger, Lenny Kravitz, a Sex Pistol and More Pay Tribute to Sly Stone first appeared on Parade on Jun 10, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 10, 2025 ...