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Sly Stone, Funk-Rock Pioneer Who Led the Family Stone, Dies at 82

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  • Music legend Sly Stone, who shaped funk and social activism, died at 82 after health struggles.
  • As leader of Sly and the Family Stone, he promoted racial unity and influenced diverse music genres.
  • His family mourns his passing, honoring his legacy of groundbreaking music and social change.

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Sly Stone, Funk Pioneer and Frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, Dies at 82

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Sly Stone, Funk Pioneer and Frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, Dies at 82

Funk pioneer Sly Stone dies aged 82

https://www.thetimes.com/culture/music/article/funk-pioneer-sly-stone-dies-aged-82-sfjjl5tj6Thetimes.com
Funk pioneer Sly Stone dies aged 82

Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone Dead at 82 After Health Battle

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Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone Dead at 82 After Health Battle

Sly Stone, pioneering funk musician, dead at 82 | CNN

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Sly Stone, pioneering funk musician, dead at 82 | CNN

Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

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Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

Music legend Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone dies - loved ones pay tribute

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Music legend Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone dies - loved ones pay tribute

Sly Stone Cause of Death: Music Legend Passes Away at 82

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Sly Stone Cause of Death: Music Legend Passes Away at 82

Sly Stone, leader of Sly and the Family Stone, dead aged 82

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Sly Stone, leader of Sly and the Family Stone, dead aged 82

Sly and the Family Stone Frontman Dies at 82

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Sly and the Family Stone Frontman Dies at 82

Sly Stone, Patriarch Of Sly & The Family Stone, Dies At 82

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Sly Stone, Patriarch Of Sly & The Family Stone, Dies At 82

Sly Stone, funk-rock progenitor and leader of the Family Stone, dies at 82

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Sly Stone, funk-rock progenitor and leader of the Family Stone, dies at 82

Sly Stone, of Sly and the Family Stone, Dead at 82

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Sly Stone, of Sly and the Family Stone, Dead at 82

Funk pioneer Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Affair dies aged 82

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Funk pioneer Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Affair dies aged 82

Sly Stone, funk pioneer and frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

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Sly Stone, funk pioneer and frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

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Sly Stone: soul music's groundbreaking, elusive superstar

Revolutionary Musician Sly Stone Dead At 82

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Revolutionary Musician Sly Stone Dead At 82

Opinion | How Sly Stone changed modern music

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Opinion | How Sly Stone changed modern music

Sly Stone Knew Why America Rioted Better Than Anyone

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Sly Stone Knew Why America Rioted Better Than Anyone

A timeline of Sly Stone's career in 10 essential songs

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A timeline of Sly Stone's career in 10 essential songs

Sly Stone Didn’t Just Change Popular Music. He Changed It Twice.

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Sly Stone Didn’t Just Change Popular Music. He Changed It Twice.

Sly Stone's North Texas family recalls groundbreaking musician's legacy

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Sly Stone's North Texas family recalls groundbreaking musician's legacy

Following News of His Death, Many Want to Know If Sly Stone Was Ever Married

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Following News of His Death, Many Want to Know If Sly Stone Was Ever Married

Sly Stone, Sly and the Family Stone Frontman, Dead at 82

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Sly Stone, Sly and the Family Stone Frontman, Dead at 82

Sly Stone, Family Stone Architect Who Fused Funk, Rock, and Soul, Dead at 82

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Sly Stone, Family Stone Architect Who Fused Funk, Rock, and Soul, Dead at 82

Sly Stone, pioneering funk and soul musician, dies aged 82

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Sly Stone, pioneering funk and soul musician, dies aged 82

Sly Stone, Sly and the Family Stone frontman, dead at 82

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Sly Stone, Sly and the Family Stone frontman, dead at 82

Sly Stone, pioneering leader of funk band Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

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Sly Stone, pioneering leader of funk band Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

Music Legend Sly Stone Dead at 82

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Music Legend Sly Stone Dead at 82

Funk pioneer Sly Stone has died aged 82

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Funk pioneer Sly Stone has died aged 82

Sly Stone, Maestro of a Multifaceted, Hitmaking Band, Dies at 82

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Sly Stone, Maestro of a Multifaceted, Hitmaking Band, Dies at 82

Sly Stone, visionary funk frontman of the Family Stone, has died at age 82

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Sly Stone, visionary funk frontman of the Family Stone, has died at age 82

Sly Stone, Legendary Funk Musician, Dies at 82

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Sly Stone, Legendary Funk Musician, Dies at 82

Sly Stone, frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, dead at 82

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Sly Stone, frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, dead at 82

Funk legend Sly Stone dies age 82 after 'prolonged health battle'

https://metro.co.uk/2025/06/09/funk-legend-sly-stone-dies-age-82-after-prolonged-health-battle-23372370/Metro.co.uk
Funk legend Sly Stone dies age 82 after 'prolonged health battle'

Sly Stone dead at 82: Funk legend passes, cause of death revealed

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Sly Stone dead at 82: Funk legend passes, cause of death revealed

Sly Stone, funk pioneer and frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

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Sly Stone, funk pioneer and frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

Sly Stone Dies: Funk-Rock Pioneer Behind Sly & The Family Stone, Subject Of ‘Sly Lives!’ Doc Was 82

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Sly Stone Dies: Funk-Rock Pioneer Behind Sly & The Family Stone, Subject Of ‘Sly Lives!’ Doc Was 82

Sly Stone, Funk-Rock Pioneer, Dies at 82

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Sly Stone, Funk-Rock Pioneer, Dies at 82

Sly and the Family Stone singer Sly Stone dead at 82 as family mourns ‘pioneer’

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/35333110/sly-stone-dead-health-sly-and-the-family-stone/Thesun.co.uk
Sly and the Family Stone singer Sly Stone dead at 82 as family mourns ‘pioneer’

Sly and the Family Stone singer Sly Stone dead at 82 as family mourns ‘pioneer’

https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/14437062/sly-stone-dead-health-sly-and-the-family-stone/The-sun.com
Sly and the Family Stone singer Sly Stone dead at 82 as family mourns ‘pioneer’

Sly Stone, pioneer of early funk music, dies after 'prolonged' battle with illness

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Sly Stone, pioneer of early funk music, dies after 'prolonged' battle with illness

Sly Stone, leader of Sly and the Family Stone, dead aged 82

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2d5yz1r1oBbc.com
Sly Stone, leader of Sly and the Family Stone, dead aged 82

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