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Questlove, Clairo, Earthgang, and More Remember Sly Stone: He ‘Was a Giant’

The music world honored funk pioneer Sly Stone with heartfelt tributes.

Questlove, who directed two documentaries and wrote a book about Stone, shared a lengthy tribute Monday evening, describing his impact on the industry as something that “will echo forever.” The band featured Sly and his siblings Rose and Freddie, along with cousins Greg Errico and Jerry Martini, as well as bassist Larry Graham and trumpeter Cynthia Robinson. They had a breakthrough hit with 1968’s “Dance to the Music,” and the iconic group climbed the charts with many more, including “Life,” “Stand!,” “Everyday People,” and “Hot Fun in the Summertime.”

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