Sly Stone
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Summary
Sly Stone was born on March 15, 1943[1], in Denton[2]. He died on June 9, 2025[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a guitarist[5], singer[6], pianist[7], songwriter[8], and record producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,550 views/month, #5,850 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1943[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: conductor[13], singer-songwriter[14], bandleader[15], musician[16], rock musician[17], composer[18]
- Field of work: music[19], singing[20], music composition[21], music production[22], soul[23], rock music[24], gospel music[25]
- Educated at: Vallejo High School[26], Solano Community College[27]
- Award received: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[28]
- Member of: Sly and the Family Stone[29], The Mojo Men[30]
- Religion or worldview: Church of God in Christ[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Genre: rock music[33], soul[34], funk[35]
- Record label: Epic Records[36]
- Discography: Sly Stone discography[37]
- Commons category: Sly Stone[38]
- Family name: Stewart[39]
- Given name: Sylvester[40]
- Pseudonym: Sly Stone[41]
- Official website: http://www.slystonemusic.com[42]
- Instrument: guitar[43], voice[44], musical keyboard[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Birth name: Sylvester Stewart[47]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[48]
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Country: US[49]
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Began / founded: 1943-03-15[50]
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Ended / dissolved: 2025-06-09[51]
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Genre(s): funk, rock[52]
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Community tags: funk, rock[53]
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MusicBrainz ID: a833e001-7c3b-491f-b7d4-2ef367837b95[54]
Why It Matters
Sly Stone has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
He has been cited as an influence by Toshinobu Kubota[57], a singer-songwriter[58], b. 1962[59], of Japan[60].
FAQs
Where was Sly Stone born?
Sly Stone was born in Denton[2].
Where did Sly Stone die?
Sly Stone passed away in Los Angeles[4].
What did Sly Stone do for work?
Sly Stone worked as a guitarist[5], singer[6], pianist[7], songwriter[8], and record producer[9].
Where did Sly Stone go to school?
Sly Stone was educated at Vallejo High School[26] and Solano Community College[27].
What awards did Sly Stone receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[28].
Who did Sly Stone influence?
Sly Stone has been cited as an influence by Toshinobu Kubota[57].