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Jun 28, 2024 · The Roots member discusses why 'Hip-Hop Is History,' the ties between music and drug culture, and the effects of wealth and fame on a tortured soul. Despite his ubiquitous afro, Questlove has worn ...
3 days ago · As Sly noted in his memoir, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Auwa Books, 2023), “The back cover of Small Talk showed me in bed, just waking up or just going to sleep, hanging in the middle between the two, and also hanging in the middle of the bed. That was my spot, where I felt comfortable.
Jul 2, 2024 · From his anthemic early hits (“I Want to Take You Higher,” “Family Affair,” “Dance to the Music”), through the moody meditations of “There’s a Riot Going On” and beyond, Sly & the Family Stone left an indelible stamp on rock, funk, pop, and hip hop, and their enigmatic frontman in particular continues to inspire fascination and speculation.
3 days ago · slystonemusic .com. Sylvester Stewart (born March 15, 1943), better known by his stage name Sly Stone, is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer who is most famous for his role as frontman for Sly and the Family Stone, playing a critical role in the development of funk with his pioneering fusion of soul, rock, psychedelia and ...
Jun 30, 2024 · Questlove (born Ahmir Thompson) is the ultimate multihyphenate. A founding member of the acclaimed hip-hop group the Roots (now the house band for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon), he is also a world-renowned DJ and producer, music journalist, actor, and veritable encyclopedia of music history; his books include Mo’ Meta Blues, Creative Quest, Music Is History, and Somethingtofoodabout.
Jul 11, 2024 · But as much as people know the music, the man remains a mystery. After a rapid rise to superstardom, Sly spent decades in the grips of addiction. Now he is ready to relate the ups and downs and ins and outs of his amazing life in his memoir, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin). The book moves from Sly’s early career as a radio DJ and ...
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4 days ago · A great, lively read! I'm with Ben Merliss, having never found Sex Machine to be a particularly captivating Sly & The Family Stone track - and I'm a huge fan. I need to listen anew, however, as Sly was quite proud of the song in his memoir. As for the Higher box set, it gets my highest recommendation.
