Sly Stone, a funk-rock star who lead the group Sly and the Household Stone, has died aged 82, his household mentioned.
In an announcement on Monday, they mentioned that he died following a “prolonged battle” with COPD and different underlying well being points.
“Sly was a monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music,” his household mentioned. “His iconic songs have left an indelible mark on the world, and his influence remains undeniable.”
He rose to stardom within the Sixties and Nineteen Seventies after beginning out as a DJ in San Francisco.
