Sly Stone, the legendary bandleader of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82. These five songs show the power of his influence.

Sylvester "Sly" Stone, the frontman of Sly & the Family Stone, whose groundbreaking fusion of rock, soul, jazz and gospel captivated a generation, has died at the age of 82. The musical icon from Texas died Monday after battling lung disease,

Sly Stone, an electrifying musician, songwriter and showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s, has died. He was 82.

Funk pioneer Sly Stone, who revolutionized music with integrated band Sly and the Family Stone, died Monday at 82 from COPD.

The music world mourns Sly Stone, funk pioneer and leader of Sly and the Family Stone, who died in Los Angeles at 82.

Explore the life and impact of Sly Stone, the pioneering artist behind Sly and the Family Stone, through his innovative music and lasting influence on pop, funk, and rock genres.

Sly Stone, the pioneering leader of the funk band bearing his name, Sly and the Family Stone, has died, according to his family. Stone was 82 years old.