Funk and soul legend dies at 82 as tributes pour in
Sly Stone, the visionary musician whose groundbreaking, psychedelic-infused funk helped define the sound of the late ’60s and early ’70s, has died at the age of 82.“After a prolonged battle with COPD [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease] and other underlying health issues, Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend and his extended family,” his family said in a statement. “While we mourn his absence, we take […]
