JULY 21, 2011, 5:15 pm
This year’s recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors won’t be announced until later this summer or early fall, but The Washington Post's critics have offered their own opinions on the artists who should receive the honor. The newspaper suggests that Sly and the Family Stone should be included among this year's honorees because: "There’s no band more deserving.
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TechnoratiJUNE 27, 2011, 5:51 pm
NME.com reports that Sly Stone's new album "I'm Back! Family & Friends," which is scheduled to be released on August 16th, will include 11 tracks and the following collaborators:
JUNE 23, 2011, 6:30 pm
The Star Tribune reports that Sly Stone is set to release his new album, "I’m Back! Family & Friends" on August 16th. The album will feature Sly redoing hits including "Everyday People" and "Family Affair," with the help of Jeff Beck, Johnny Winter, Heart’s Ann Wilson, Bootsy Collins, the Doors’ Ray Manzarek and others.
JUNE 13, 2011, 4:53 pm
The U.K.'s Observer newspaper has ranked Sly and the Family Stone's album "Stand!" at number 15 in its series of 50 key events in the history of rock music. The newspaper wrote, "Sly Stone took the live excitement of the Stax Soul Revue, grafted on James Brown's completely functional, rhythm-as-a pure-state funk, and mixed in the heightened airs of psychedelia. ... No one else could have made it quite as tight and loose, as blessed and blithe spirited."
MARCH 21, 2011, 6:32 pm
In an interview with the South Bend Tribune newspaper, blues guitarist Johnny Winter said he recently worked in the studio with Sly Stone, as a guest guitarist for a new version of "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)." He said Sly "is doing the old stuff. It was fun. I enjoyed doing it. I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t like it.” You can read more at SouthBendTribune.com.
MARCH 15, 2011, 1:28 pm
Happy Birthday to Sly Stone, who turns 68 years old today! In honor of Sly's birthday, Pop Market and Archive 1887 are offering a special VIP deal on this limited edition Sly Stone t-shirt. For the VIP discount price of $57.99 $25.99, you'll get:
MARCH 15, 2011, 1:25 pm
In an interview with AOL's The Boombox, singer/songwriter Raphael Saadiq said his new album "Stone Rollin'" features a duet with legendary bassist Larry Graham. "We did a duet together, a hidden track on the new album called 'The Perfect Storm.' I played bass, but I put my bass down [laughs]. The first day I tried to play bass for him, I couldn't even play. I froze three times. He's my all-time idol!"
FEBRUARY 16, 2011, 1:00 pm
Today only, the Woodstock Experience bundle featuring Sly & The Family Stone is being offered at the exclusive price of $79.99 $49.99 at PopMarket.com! Experience Woodstock with 5 of the festivals biggest artists - Santana, Janis Joplin, Sly & The Family Stone, Jefferson Airplane and Johnny Winter!
This exclusive bundle features:- All 5 individually Numbered, Limited Edition Packages
- Each Artist's Complete Woodstock Performance
- Plus Each Artist's Classic 1969 Studio Album
- 10 CDs, 5 Commemorative Posters
- Many unreleased tracks and rare photos
These Limited Edition sets come in a collectible, individually numbered slipcase, with two LP-replica mini-jackets and inner sleeves PLUS a 16" x 20" artist-specific poster.
FEBRUARY 3, 2011, 7:13 pm
David Dorfman, choreographer and head of the David Dorfman Dance troupe, has developed a new work called "Prophets of Funk - Dance to the Music," inspired by Sly and the Family Stone. "Prophets of Funk" calls on elements of Sly and the Family Stone, looking at "the funk of everyday life, the joy of everyday life" and how everyday people still hope and still aspire, he said in an interview. "I've always been the biggest, biggest fan of Sly and the Family Stone." The dance troupe will perform "Prophets of Funk" on Friday, February 4th at Connecticut College's Palmer Auditorium.
Read more at TheDay.com. If you were unable to see the Connecticut show, the troupe will be performing again from April 8-10 at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston.
DECEMBER 20, 2010, 5:20 pm
Graham Central Station, led by legendary bassist Larry Graham, performed in concert with Prince at Madison Square Garden in New York City on December 18th. During the show, Larry noted it was his first time performing at the venue since he appeared as part of Sly and the Family Stone. Prince joined the band onstage for a medley of hits including "Family Affair" and "Everyday People." You can read more at The Hollywood Reporter.
DECEMBER 17, 2010, 6:16 pm
Happy Holidays! Use the promo code ICONSLY4 anytime between now and Tuesday Dec. 21, 2010 at midnight EST to get 25% off all Sly & The Family Stone products at ICON Collectibles. This special offer includes:
- 5 Sly & The Family Stone Fine Art Prints
- 3 Canvas Album Art Covers
- 1 "Stand" 19" x 19" Album Art Cover Reproduction
Hurry, supplies are limited! Visit ICON Collectibles today!
JUNE 25, 2009, 12:18 pm
VH1 and Rhapsody are giving you the opportunity to hear Sly & The Family Stone Woodstock Experience before you can buy it through The Leak. Simply to go VH1 The Leak to preview this great album. And look for all five Woodstock Experience releases on Tuesday, June 30.