Sly and the Family Stone facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sly and the Family Stone
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Sly and the Family Stone play the Opera House in Bournemouth. 2007
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| Background information | |
| Origin | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Genres | Rock, funk, soul, psychedelic soul, rhythm and blues |
| Years active | 1967–1975 |
| Labels | Epic, Stone Flower |
| Associated acts | The Original Family Stone, Little Sister |
| Past members | Sly Stone Freddie Stone Cynthia Robinson Jerry Martini Vet Stewart Mary McCreary Elva Mouton Larry Graham Greg Errico Rose Stone Gerry Gibson Pat Rizzo Max Kerr Rustee Allen Andy Newmark Bill Lordan Sid Page Vicki Blackwell Jim Strassburg Adam Veaner Dennis Marcellino |
Sly and the Family Stone was an amazing American band. They mixed different music styles like rock, funk, and soul. The band started in 1967 and played together until 1983. They were very important in creating new sounds in soul, funk, and psychedelic music.
The group was led by a talented musician named Sly Stone. His brothers and sisters were also part of the band. Sly and the Family Stone are famous for their hit songs "Everyday People" and "Dance to the Music".
In 1993, the band was honored by being added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This means their music made a big impact on history!
Images for kids
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The Woodstock Music and Art Festival, where Sly and the Family Stone played in 1969.
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Radio City Music Hall, where the band performed in 1975.
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Sly Stone performing with the Family Stone in 2007.
See also
In Spanish: Sly & the Family Stone para niños
