Inside Sly and the Family Stone’s Great, Lost Live Album

Inside Sly and the Family Stone’s Great, Lost Live Album

Archivist Alec Palao

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 162: Album Archaeology 19 - There's a Riot Goin' On, Sly & The Family Stone

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 162 features the 1971, There’s a Riot Goin’ On by Sly & the Family Stone. With Sly Stone’s recent passing, we decided to go back and explore this landmark album. Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology we dig deep into an album. We examine each of the tracks of this album looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album. Tune in to the premiere of Prime Time Jukebox Episode 1…

Sly Stone in New York: A Legacy in Funk and Soul

Sly Stone, the pioneering frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, passed away on June 9 at the age of 82. A rare talent who redefined funk, soul, and pop in just a few years, Stone’s legacy lives on—nowhere more vividly than in New York, where his presence, though fleeting, was unforgettable. The family shared that after a prolonged illness, Stone passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. They celebrated his monumental impact on pop, funk, and…

Howard and Robin Quivers Pay Tribute to Groundbreaking Musician Sly Stone

Howard and co-host Robin Quivers spent some time Tuesday reflecting on the life and legacy of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sly Stone, who passed away Monday at the age of 82. Howard said the funk rock pioneer and Sly and the Family Stone frontman was a huge musical influence on him growing up. “As a teenager, I remember thinking this guy is the real deal,” he told listeners. “I thought this guy was so unbelievable.” Robin also celebrated Sly’s su…

The band Sly Stone thought could end racial tension

Sly Stone broke down barriers back in the 1960s, with the mixed-race line-up of Sly and the Family Stone, and he never stopped trying to ease racial tensions.