The late Prince who sadly departed this earth so prematurely
last week is often cited as being a key influence on many soul, funk, and rock
performers today. But going a bit further back the fusion of all these genres,
with an abundance of glam thrown into the mix too, was encapsulated by Sly and
the Family Stone, a San Francisco band headed by the charismatic Sylvester
Stone made up of literally various family members and friends. The band formed
in the halcyon days of the late 60s - pedalling their unique form of uplifting and
feel good tunes which became darker and more
“urban” as the decade turned and drug fuelled band tensions took a hold - before
they essentially dissolved in 1975.
I’m not always in favour of greatest hits albums but this “dynamite”
collection of 22 tracks on a single CD pretty much covers the best of the group
throughout their relatively short career, including most of the famous “hits”
you’re sure to recognise, and an excellent sprinkling of the less commercial
stuff too.
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