Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone,” his family’s Instagram statement read. “After a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues, Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his ...

While screening the documentary “Sly Lives!,” producer Joseph Patel told Variety’s senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson that the filmmakers were not sure if their subject, Sly Stone, would ...

When Sly Stone died in June at the age of 82, one of those mourning him at his funeral was in a unique position to appreciate the full extent of his musical gifts, as a brilliant talent himself – the ...

Producer Michael Nash wanted to do something special to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sound Summit, his annual rock festival on Mount Tamalpais. His idea was to use top Bay Area musicians to pay ...

Director Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Oscar-winning producer Joseph Patel discuss "Sly Lives!" 'Played by Putin': 'Narcissist' Trump draws scathing mockery during meeting with Russian president ...

Sylvester Stewart aka Sly Stone passed away in June but his soulful funky music and desire for world unity resurrected Saturday night inside Bryant Park. Thousands packed the popular NYC space for a ...