Sly and the Family Stone, the foundational band of modern funk, a pioneer of an interracial, mixed-gender lineup.
Profile
- Origin
- San Francisco, United States
- Formed
- 1966
- Founding members
- Sly Stone, Freddie Stone, Cynthia Robinson, Jerry Martini, Greg Errico, Larry Graham
- Current status
- Disbanded in 1975; Sly Stone died on 9 June 2025
- Official website
- www.slyandthefamilystone.com
Members through the years
- Sly Stone — vocals, organ, guitar (1966–1975; died 9 June 2025)
- Freddie Stone — guitar, vocals (1966–1975)
- Cynthia Robinson — trumpet, vocals (1966–1975; died 2015)
- Jerry Martini — saxophone (1966–1975)
- Greg Errico — drums (1966–1971)
- Larry Graham — bass, vocals (1966–1972)
- Rose Stone — keyboards, vocals (1967–1975)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1967 | A Whole New Thing |
| 1968 | Dance to the Music |
| 1969 | Stand! |
| 1971 | There’s a Riot Goin’ On |
| 1973 | Fresh |
| 1974 | Small Talk |
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