Tag Archives: Sly and the Family Stone

Friday Open Thread

TGIF, Everyone!! Today’s my Birthday, and I’m chilling. It’s going to be 90 degrees in the Twin Cities today. Mid September, and it’ a week away from fall, UNBELIEVABLE! I’m sharing one of my favorite Sly & the Family Stone … Continue reading

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Tuesday Open Thread | Music of the 1970’s

Enjoy the music of the 1970’s. Top 10, according to Billboard. 1971 1. Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin 2. Imagine – John Lennon 3. What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye 4. Let’s Stay Together – Al Green 5. Maggie … Continue reading

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African American History | Sly Stone| Sly and the Family Stone was pivotal in the development of soul, funk, and psychedelic music.

Sly and the Family Stone were an American rock, funk, and soul band from San Francisco. Active from 1967 to 1983, the band was pivotal in the development of soul, funk, and psychedelic music. Headed by singer, songwriter, record producer, … Continue reading

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Friday Open Thread

Sly and the Family Stone were an American rock, funk, and soul band from San Francisco, California. Active from 1966 to 1983, the band was pivotal in the development of soul, funk, and psychedelic music. Headed by singer, songwriter, record … Continue reading

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