sly stone, The band’s Three and the family’s stone frontman were dead. He was 82 years old.
“It is a deep sadness to announce the death of our beloved dad, Three Stone of Sly and his family,” his family shared a statement on Monday, June 9th. “After a long battle with COPD and other underlying health issues, Sly passed away peacefully surrounded by his three children, his closest friends and his extended family.”
According to World Health Organizationchronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or emphysema is a common lung disease that causes restricted airflow and causes respiratory problems.
The statement continued to share it, but his family “laughs”[s] They also “consolation to know that his extraordinary musical legacy continues to resonate and continue to inspire for future generations.”
“Sly was a monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator and a true pioneer who redefines the landscape of pop, funk and rock music,” the message read. “His iconic songs leave an indelible mark in the world, and his influence remains undeniable. As a testament to his lasting creative spirit, Sly recently completed the script for his life story.
The family ended their statement by expressing “a deep gratitude for the pouring of love and prayer” during this difficult time.
Freddie Stone, Sly Stone, Rosie Stone, Larry Graham, Cynthia Robinson, Jerry Martini, Greg Erico
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images“We wish peace and harmony to everyone who was moved by Sly’s life and iconic music,” they said. “Thank you very much for your unwavering support.”
After working as a record producer and disc jockey for a radio station in San Francisco, his brother, Sly Freddie Stoneand his sister, Rose stoneformed family stones with sly Cynthia Robinson, Greg Erico, Jerry Martini and Larry Graham.
The group has released several Billboard Hot 100 hits, including “Dance to the Music,” “Daily People,” and “Thank You (Mouse Elf Ajin).” The band broke up in the late ’70s due to Sly’s drug use, but the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 and won the Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.
Sly has made unusual releases over the years, including a reunion of a performance with the 2006 Grammy Awards and Family Stone performance. He also released his memoirs. Thank you (falettinme be mice elf agin) 2023.
Sly had suffered from drug addiction for several years, but he revealed that in a few weeks he finally calmed down in 2019 after his drug use landed four times in hospital.
“At that time, I not only listened to the doctor, I also trusted him,” he said. Guardian 2023.
Sly is survived by his three grandchildren along with his son Sylvester Jr., daughter Sylviet and Novena.
