Sly Stone
American musician
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| 2025 | Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson released the documentary 'Sly Lives!' (aka 'Burden of Black Genius'), exploring challenges faced by black performers and Sly Stone's life after fame. |
| June 9 2025 | Sly Stone dies at the age of 82. |
| June 9 2025 | Sly Stone passed away at his home in Granada Hills, Los Angeles at age 82, with his family reporting the cause of death as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other underlying health issues. |
| June 9 2025 | Died amid family and friends from pre-existing medical conditions. |
| 2024 | Sly Stone worked on a screenplay based on his memoir, detailing his life story. |
| 2024 | Sly Stone completed writing his memoir. |
| December 2023 | Released a single 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (2023 Mix)' through Cleopatra Records. |
| October 2023 | Published his autobiography 'Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)'. |
| 2017 | Michael Rubenstone's documentary 'On the Sly: In Search of the Family Stone' was released, exploring Sly Stone's musical connections through travels across the United States. The film was screened at the Slamdance Film Festival. |
| January 2015 | Sly Stone appeared with four of his bandmates at the LOVE CITY CONVENTION in Oakland, dedicated to honoring the band and its legacy. |
| January 2015 | Appeared at the LOVE CITY CONVENTION in Oakland, answering fan questions and signing autographs. |
| January 2015 | Won a $5 million jury ruling against Goldstein, which was later overturned. |
| August 16 2011 | Released 'I'm Back! Family & Friends', his first album since 1982, featuring re-recorded hits and guest appearances from various musicians. |
| January 2010 | Filed a $50 million lawsuit against former manager Jerry Goldstein, alleging non-payment of royalties from 1989 to 2009. |
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