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Born: March 15, 1943 in Dallas, TX
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Genre: R&B

Biography:
James Brown may have invented funk, but Sly Stone perfected it; his alchemical fusion of soul, rock, gospel, and psychedelia rejected stylistic boundaries as much as his explosive backing band the Family Stone ignored racial and gender restrictions, creating a series of euphoric yet politically charged records that proved a massive influence on art... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
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Member Of: Sly Stone & the Mojo Men Sly & the Family Stone More >> Similar Artists: Stevie Wonder Jimi Hendrix The Meters More >>

Influenced By: James Brown More >> Followers: Morris Day The Red Hot Chili Peppers Parliament The Ohio Players L.T.D. More >>

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