Family Affair - Single Versionby Sly & The Family Stone

A direct response to Marvin Gaye's What's Goin On

Another one of my all time favorite songs

Sly Stone, the brilliant and troubled visionary behind the wildly influential, boundary-smashing ’60s and ’70s greats Sly And The Family Stone, has passed away. In a public statement, Stone’s family says that he recently passed on “after a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues.” Stone was 82. == Stone's family wrote: "Sly was a monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music. His iconic songs have left an indelible mark on the world, and his influence remains undeniable." == www.stereogum.com

Sly Stone, the brilliant and troubled visionary behind the wildly influential, boundary-smashing ’60s and ’70s greats Sly And The Family Stone, has passed away. In a public statement, Stone’s family says that he recently passed on “after a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues.” Stone was 82. == Stone's family wrote: "Sly was a monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music. His iconic songs have left an indelible mark on the world, and his influence remains undeniable." == www.stereogum.com

Sly Stone, the brilliant and troubled visionary behind the wildly influential, boundary-smashing ’60s and ’70s greats Sly And The Family Stone, has passed away. In a public statement, Stone’s family says that he recently passed on “after a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues.” Stone was 82. == Stone's family wrote: "Sly was a monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music. His iconic songs have left an indelible mark on the world, and his influence remains undeniable." == www.stereogum.com

Sly Stone, the brilliant and troubled visionary behind the wildly influential, boundary-smashing ’60s and ’70s greats Sly And The Family Stone, has passed away. In a public statement, Stone’s family says that he recently passed on “after a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues.” Stone was 82. == Stone's family wrote: "Sly was a monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music. His iconic songs have left an indelible mark on the world, and his influence remains undeniable." == www.stereogum.com

From the 1971 album "There's a Riot Goin' On". Sly Stone formed Sly & the Family Stone--originally Sly & the Stoners--in San Francisco, CA in 1966.

From the 1971 album "There's a Riot Goin' On". Sly Stone formed Sly & the Family Stone--originally Sly & the Stoners--in San Francisco, CA in 1966.

Happy Wednesday! Welcome to the Midday Show with Cheryl Waters. We're so glad to have you here with us :) -- From the 1971 album "There's a Riot Goin' On". Sly Stone formed Sly & the Family Stone--originally Sly & the Stoners--in San Francisco, CA in 1966.

Happy 78th Birthday to Larry Graham, bass player and producer of Sly and the Family Stone! He played on every Sly and the Family Stone album and pioneered the art of slap-pop playing on the electric bass.

From the 1971 album "There's a Riot Goin' On". Sly Stone formed Sly & the Family Stone--originally Sly & the Stoners--in San Francisco, CA in 1966.

TGIRF! Thank God It's Remix Friday! Multitrack Reworks Rework! Happy Birthday to Sly Stone, American singer-songwriter and producer for Sly and the Family Stone born on this day in 1943!

Larry Graham Jr. is an American bassist and baritone singer, both with the psychedelic soul/funk band Sly and the Family Stone and as the founder and frontman of Graham Central Station. He is credited with the invention of the slapping technique on the electric bass guitar, which radically expanded the tonal palette of the bass, although he himself refers to the technique as "thumpin' and pluckin' ". In 1993, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Sly and the Family Stone.

On this day in 1971 - Sly & the Family Stone released There's a Riot Goin' On.

Larry Graham Jr. is an American bassist and baritone singer, both with the psychedelic soul/funk band Sly and the Family Stone and as the founder and frontman of Graham Central Station. He is credited with the invention of the slapping technique on the electric bass guitar, which radically expanded the tonal palette of the bass, although he himself refers to the technique as "thumpin' and pluckin' ". In 1993, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Sly and the Family Stone.

Larry Graham Jr. is an American bassist and baritone singer, both with the psychedelic soul/funk band Sly and the Family Stone and as the founder and frontman of Graham Central Station. He is credited with the invention of the slapping technique on the electric bass guitar, which radically expanded the tonal palette of the bass, although he himself refers to the technique as "thumpin' and pluckin' ". In 1993, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Sly and the Family Stone.

This 1971 song was the most successful hit of Sly and the Family Stone's career, spending three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard R&B Singles chart for five weeks. -- It was rumored that Sly Stone played all the instruments on this track himself. Bassist Larry Graham confirmed that Sly played at least the bass part himself - you can tell because it's played with a pick (Stone's method) and not plucking and thumping like Graham. When asked what parts of the song he played, Stone answered, "I've forgotten, man. Whatever was left." The song's rhythm was provided by a drum machine (a Maestro Rhythm King MRK–2), making it one of the earliest hit recordings and the first #1 single to use such a device.

This 1971 song was the most successful hit of Sly and the Family Stone's career, spending three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard R&B Singles chart for five weeks. -- It was rumored that Sly Stone played all the instruments on this track himself. Bassist Larry Graham confirmed that Sly played at least the bass part himself - you can tell because it's played with a pick (Stone's method) and not plucking and thumping like Graham. When asked what parts of the song he played, Stone answered, "I've forgotten, man. Whatever was left." The song's rhythm was provided by a drum machine (a Maestro Rhythm King MRK–2), making it one of the earliest hit recordings and the first #1 single to use such a device.

Today would've been Billy Preston's 76th birthday. This song features Preston on the Hohner Pianet along with Sly and Rose Stone and Bobby Womack.

Born today in 1946, Larry Graham, bassist for Sly & the Family Stone. He pioneered the art of slap-pop playing on the electric bass. With Sly and the Family Stone he played on every album including Stand! and There's a Riot Goin' On. In the mid-1970s, Larry Graham worked with Betty Davis, the second ex-wife of jazz legend Miles Davis. Betty Davis' band included members of the Tower of Power horns and the Pointer Sisters, and she recorded three albums to critical acclaim but limited commercial success.

This 1971 song was the most successful hit of Sly and the Family Stone's career, spending three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard R&B Singles chart for five weeks. -- It was rumored that Sly Stone played all the instruments on this track himself. Bassist Larry Graham confirmed that Sly played at least the bass part himself - you can tell because it's played with a pick (Stone's method) and not plucking and thumping like Graham. When asked what parts of the song he played, Stone answered, "I've forgotten, man. Whatever was left." The song's rhythm was provided by a drum machine (a Maestro Rhythm King MRK–2), making it one of the earliest hit recordings and the first #1 single to use such a device.

Playing music that you would have heard on KCMU in 1972 -- kexp.org It was rumored that Sly Stone played all the instruments on this track himself. Bassist Larry Graham confirmed that Sly played at least the bass part himself. The song's rhythm came from a Maestro Rhythm King MRK-2 drum machine -- making it the first #1 single featuring drum automation

Sly Stone was born on this day, in 1943! This 1971 song was the most successful hit of Sly and the Family Stone's career, spending three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard R&B Singles chart for five weeks. The album's planned title was 'Africa Talks to You', but it was retitled in response to Marvin Gaye's album 'What's Going On', released six months before. slystonemusic.com

This 1971 song was the most successful hit of Sly and the Family Stone's career, spending three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard R&B Singles chart for five weeks. The album's planned title was 'Africa Talks to You', but it was retitled in response to Marvin Gaye's album 'What's Going On', released six months before. slystonemusic.com

Released on this day in 1971!

This 1971 song was the most successful hit of Sly and the Family Stone's career, spending three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard R&B Singles chart for five weeks. The album's planned title was 'Africa Talks to You', but it was retitled in response to Marvin Gaye's album 'What's Going On', released six months before. slystonemusic.com

This 1971 song was the most successful hit of Sly and the Family Stone's career, spending three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard R&B Singles chart for five weeks. The album's planned title was Africa Talks to You, but it was retitled in response to Marvin Gaye's album What's Going On, released six months before. slystonemusic.com

This 1971 song was the most successful hit of Sly and the Family Stone's career, spending three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard R&B Singles chart for five weeks. The album's planned title was Africa Talks to You, but it was retitled in response to Marvin Gaye's album What's Going On, released six months before. slystonemusic.com