I didn't see the live stream, but, based on this review, it sounds like more wierdness from Sly.

http://www.newyorker.com/...stone.html

At least he made it to the stage.

Say what you will about Prince, I dont believe he will ever end up like Sly. I dont even care what he does now. At this point, he is like the drunk uncle who was in Vietnam that everyone has to tolerate at the family cookout. It is sad and no one seems to be able to do anything about it.

Brofie said:

Prince or Sly is the "drunk uncle"?

daPrettyman said:

I'm MORE as to how Prince popped out magically in a thread that isn't about him.

Say what you will about THE SLY,,,,but had it not been for the door he opened, Prince wouldn't be having a J-O-B today

Harlepolis said:

Considering the source, you shouldn't be that surprised.

ernestsewell said:

I was just trying to get stuff straight.
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Harlepolis said:

U would have 2 add another 50 names 2 that list before it would remotely become anything looking like truth.

daPrettyman said:

It probably meant Sly.

Just Sly being Sly

Stax said:

1. I am distracted and distressed by the singers short set riding up between her big ole hamhock legs. Not a good look.

2. Sly Stone got urshers.

Graycap23 said:

For real.

Stax said:

Fucking hell.

Mind you, in reality he was washed up, what? over 30years ago. Damn shame, he's one of my favourite artists too.

I love Sly but I probably wouldn't go see him in concert again.I saw him in 2007 and it wasn't a show...it was more like a sideshow The Family Stone Band came out,played three or four songs (big hits,mind you) before Sly finally decided to make an appearance.He sits at his keyboards,sings a few songs (including a great version of "If You Want Me To Stay"),then slowly gets up and exits the stage.The band looked confused,unsure of what to do next,lol.Most of the audience were headed for the exits at this point.Sly comes back to the stage,but doesn't perform.He says "I had to leave because the cops are out to get me"

End of concert.

SoulAlive said:

Oh my damn !

Ottensen said:

yeah,it really sucked.Usually I support the idea of old school artists making a comeback but sometimes,it's just not a good idea.Sly really shouldn't be touring.

SoulAlive said:

What did you think of the For The Record book?

I started reading it today and even though its fascinating,,,,its gradually heartbreaking too. The author seemed hell bent on focusing on Sly's "erratic behaviour".

And some of the stuff I read are just evil

Still a good book, although I wish he gave "the music" a fair treatment.

This wasn't very long ago...but I was certain not to go see any Sly Shows that year he did the grammy's I think it was. Terrible.


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Harlepolis said:

Very interesting book.I have a more recent book on Sly Stone that I got for Christmas last year.Didn't finish reading it,though.

I wonder if we'll ever see a Sly Stone biopic?

SoulAlive said:

I think sadly he might just need money for drugs. He doesn't seem to be making any attempt to be better as, say, Brian Wilson is. He just makes the required appearance. There's probably a clause in his contracts that says he gets paid if he's onstage for at least 10 minutes or something, so that's all he does.

The sad thing is that his voice seems to sound okay, and he probable could be good. I wouldn't see Sly at this point, it would just be sad.

Though seeing Sly these days on stage is sad, he probably
has a point about Jerry Goldstein.

I'm a veggie and I love hamhocks.


I see Sly has been buying his hair the same place George has been buying his.
..hate to say it but it's been over for Sly for a while. He should have came back 13 years ago.

I was hoping for a new CD a while ago but I don't think it's coming. The band sounds great though.

NDRU said:

That pretty much sums it up. Interesting comparison to Wilson, as well. It doesn't seem like the people around Sly are much help. Wilson had a support system.

As for the contract, I read that it required Sly to post a bond, which the promoter could collect against if Sly didn't show up.

these mf's that still play with him after all this time must be really hard up to even give him the time of day, especially on a stage.

SPYZFAN1 said:

That's 'cause they're currently runnin' buddies.


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Probably crack buddies

SoulAlive said:

Daaaaamn!!

A few more excerpts from that same Coachella appearance:






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psychodelicide said:

The sad thing is...the band sounded GREAT.They just couldn't get their "leader" to stay onstage,so the whole show was cut short.