Charles De Gaulle 356 Posted June 26, 2022 Sly Stone turns 80 next year. He was one of the biggest up and coming stars in the musical world until his drug addiction got in the way of his career. His excesses surpassed that of even Keith Richards and Ozzy Osbourne. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charles De Gaulle 356 Posted June 26, 2022 Note to mods. This is the last thread I'll be making today. Just trying to inject some life into this place by starting a couple of threads with big and interesting names. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheKeysOfMarinus 365 Posted June 26, 2022 Good call for a thread. I mentioned Sly as a possible candidate for 2022 in December, but he doesn't seem to be a name getting much traction here. He's had years of financial mismanagement and was reported to be homeless in 2011. That same year he entered rehab for cocaine addiction. That he's made it this far seems quite remarkable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 17,648 Posted June 26, 2022 My main recollection of Sly Stone in recent years was I'm sure he was told if he didn't stop drinking he wouldn't see seventy... Good singer, though obviously his big hit is the one I'm most familiar with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,093 Posted June 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Charles De Gaulle said: Sly Stone turns 80 next year. He was one of the biggest up and coming stars in the musical world until his drug addiction got in the way of his career. His excesses surpassed that of even Keith Richards and Ozzy Osbourne. Great in Rocky! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slackhurst Broadcasting 326 Posted June 26, 2022 I believe he's in better shape now than he was just a few years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 11,718 Posted June 26, 2022 8 hours ago, Charles De Gaulle said: Just trying to inject some life into this place by starting a couple of threads with big and interesting names. I’m afraid that’s like trying CPR on a fried rasher of bacon. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arsewipe 191 Posted June 27, 2022 On 26/06/2022 at 15:00, Charles De Gaulle said: Sly Stone turns 80 next year. He was one of the biggest up and coming stars in the musical world until his drug addiction got in the way of his career. His excesses surpassed that of even Keith Richards and Ozzy Osbourne. Christ he's not long for this world if he's aging 4 years in one year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheKeysOfMarinus 365 Posted June 27, 2022 53 minutes ago, Arsewipe said: Christ he's not long for this world if he's aging 4 years in one year. He’s 79. He does turn 80 next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arrowsmith 318 Posted June 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Arsewipe said: Christ he's not long for this world if he's aging 4 years in one year. This thread is for: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sly_Stone American musician of Sly and the Family Stone fame. Not Sylvester Stallone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arsewipe 191 Posted June 27, 2022 3 hours ago, arrowsmith said: This thread is for: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sly_Stone American musician of Sly and the Family Stone fame. Not Sylvester Stallone. Ah right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 792 Posted June 28, 2022 9 hours ago, arrowsmith said: This thread is for: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sly_Stone American musician of Sly and the Family Stone fame. Not Sylvester Stallone. This whole time I thought calling Sylvester Stallone a 60s music legend was the whole joke! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 6,996 Posted June 28, 2022 There are sone real geniuses posting in this thread. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,559 Posted June 28, 2022 10 hours ago, markb4 said: This whole time I thought calling Sylvester Stallone a 60s music legend was the whole joke! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,624 Posted August 18, 2023 Publishing memoir in October: https://bestclassicbands.com/sly-stone-memoir-thank-you-book-3-22-233/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheKeysOfMarinus 365 Posted October 6, 2023 New interview that sheds light on his health. Not a well man. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/oct/06/i-never-lived-a-life-i-didnt-want-to-live-sly-stone-on-addiction-ageing-and-changing-music-for-ever 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheKeysOfMarinus 365 Posted January 1 Pleasantly surprised he’s made the list. I think it’ll prove canny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,303 Posted January 1 So many music octogenaries in recent years have been a bit wow. Sly Stone's octogenary was an utter how the FUCK did he make it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites