Piece of which formed the basis of LL Cool J's 1990 hit "Mama Said The record still sounds fresh today, like "Trip To Your Heart," a Lyrics and the phenomenal rhythm section are already in place: most of There's a lot of originality in the tunes themselves, and Sly's offhand Some Motown, and a lot of Sixties-style studio experimentation. There's a very strong Stax/Volt influence here, plus Vocals Greg Errico, drums (left in 1971 or a little earlier) Jerry Martini, Larry Graham, bass, vocals (left in 1973) Rosie Stone, electric piano, Personnel: Sly, vocals, organ, everything Freddie Stone, guitar, vocals
For various clues about Stone mysteries, check the "true offical website," Phatta Datta. I saw Graham open for in 1997 and reviewed that show ten years later, I finally caught Sly - at least I think that was him. Landmark bassist Larry Graham later formed Graham Central Station, and I've reviewed most of their records as well.
OneĬan only hope that such a major talent will eventually get himself back on track. Singlehandedly opened the minds of musicians, fans and radioįor the past three decades he has struggled personally and professionally, running afoul of the law for sundry reasons, while his infrequent releases have met with lackluster sales and reviews.
In A Little While") and Stevie Wonder (lots of stuff), and Live Together," "Straight Ahead"), Eric Clapton ("Gotta Get Better Innovator who influenced contemporaries like Jimi Hendrix ("We Gotta Still celebrated by hip-hop and funk fans, Sly is usually rememberedīy rocksters as a trivial AM hitmaker. Psychedelic rock, Broadway - into a compelling personal style. Last? Musically he assimilated everything around him - R&B, Can we blame him for the fact that the dream didn't Universal love, putting together a racially and sexually integratedīand, and singing songs celebrating freedom, individuality, and Harder than any 60s pop star to realize the hippie dream of The Family Stone's producer/songwriter/lead singer, Sly tried On You - Mirror - Rose - Now Do-U-Wanta Dance - My Radio Sure Sounds Good To Me - Back On The Right Track -īut The One Way - GCS2000 - Already Motivated. Release Yourself - Ain't No 'Bout-A-Doubt it - High Music - Life - Stand - Greatest Hits - There's A Riot Sly (and the Family) Stone/Graham Central Station
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