Sly & The Family Stone Live at Tokyo Jazz Festival 2008

[@stonedog23]

I never knew this existed. Awesome to see Sly, Cynthia, Rose, and Jerry running it back. I was born in ‘67, so my mom always had this music around. Needless to say, as soon as I could “Stand” I had to “Dance To The Music.”

[@3kneeboi]

We all miss this kind of music.....please bring it back. Real musicians, real talent, pure genius at work.

[@rodtrues1]

I agree with ya, but bands/groups like this, name 5 now, not to mention that changed the game much less, Give Sly Stone his 🌸 ?

[@j3dr905]

One of the greatest bands ever. It makes me incredibly happy to know that Sly Stone recently got clean and seems to be doing well

[@shaaronie]

Oh man! That is so great to hear. Thanks for the update?!

[@kevinpurcell2093]

Really? Great to hear that & I hope he takes life one day at a time. Recovery is possible.

[@jeromejamies3641]

Drugs are his biggest enemy sadly

[@CheckMate657879]

In the Fall of 1967, I was a freshman at UC Berkeley. Sly was still living in his hometown, Vallejo, CA,. He had a Saturday afternoon radio show at the SF Bay Area station KDIA. I tuned in each Saturday. He released the single of Dance to the Music while he was working there. I was listening the very Saturday he announced his last show; due to the overwhelming success of Dance to the Music, he'd be going on tour. I was crushed that he wouldn't be doing the show, the very pinnacle of my Saturday afternoons, but thrilled for the band's success. So, I loved Sly Stone long before he blew up. I listened to every Sly Stone album I had every single day, and imagined the band playing those songs, L-I-V-E, with me in the audience straight grooving.

[@VALERIE-c9w]

WOW! I'LL BET THAT EXPERIENCE WAS SOOO THRILLING! WOW!

[@kimgordon3695]

$ang 🎶 dance to the music 🎶

[@kimgordon3695]

Oooo boo Cynthia#

[@kimgordon3695]

Ride Sally ride 🎶🙋

[@kimgordon3695]

Sly ... 🎶

[@ramonpooser2434]

It’s really him! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@kristennoelle9447]

My mom went to school with Sylvester at Vallejo high! She always says she knew a legend!🙏💜

[@kristennoelle9447]

@Redjam Redjam 707😎🙏

[@ericplummer4089]

From my childhood to now 61, sly, cynthia, rose, jerry and all the family will always be at the top of my catalogue!!! You too mr. Graham!

[@gsm4708]

No one captures the vibe of Sly and his wonderful "Family" I moved to his beats back in the 70's and on. Rock On....

[@geminiair151]

I was two years old when Sly and da Family Stone came out I believe in 1966 my mom and dad played Family Affair so much because in those days there were actually family’s..I love all of the Stone Family and Band Family music🎧 “purE jewelS💎✨💫

[@thpmasperry1179]

Where it all started THANK YOU SLY FUNK FOREVER

[@dennisgormley6123]

amen

[@vernonbrooks6890]

Its a beautiful thing watching Sly's niece Lisa look at him while hes singing with tremendous love, pride and admiration what a huge treat this is to anyone who grew uo with this message of love as a part of sound track to their life. 💞🌹🎶🎵🎶🌹💞

[@jameskerry41]

Maurice White of Earth Wind and Fire always mentioned Sly Stone as being his biggest inspiration and patterned his sound after him

[@m.b.2153]

Prince was also inspired by Sly ! ❤

[@carmenortiz8519]

Stoned 4ever!

[@johnbenjamin2703]

SLY DROPPED SEEDS FOR EVERYBODY TO FOLLOW EXCEPT FOR THE DRUGS.. BUT AS U SEE HE OUTLIVED MANY AN ARTIST....NOW THATS BEING TRUE TO THYSELF SLY WAS AND IS A FOX!!!! HARD TO CATCH HIM!!!! STILL IN 2022 jb.shalom

[@katwomanfour5261]

I had at least 5 of their albums Hey sky you doing fine. You've come this far don't stop now. God bless you all 🙏✝️ Things were different back then we all loved and spot great musicians. It's different today. We were all old school and it was the best gen 🕊️✌️☮️ Peace and love that's what it was all about.

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@johnbenjamin2703 I see

[@MMm-zt5dq]

GOD bless this loving man of GOD. He never seen a color of a persons skin. His tone could set the world loving each other. Remember listening from 60'. 1 st class act man and person. Ms Cynthia rest in GOD' hands, Loved you.

[@JustAThought155]

See what happens when you write tunes like Dance To The Music and Wanna Take You Higher with skill and talent…the songs NEVER GROW OLD!!! We are STILL jumping up and dancing when these classics are played!!! Man!!! This sounds beyond great!!!

[@richardtucker9220]

I saw them at the West Palm Beach Festival in 1970. They were Absolutely Amazing.

[@frankmcnab522]

The amount of joy and instruction Sly Stone brought to the world ,music and humanity should not be dismissed he’s a badass thank you sir

[@kimgordon3695]

❤

[@johnbenjamin2703]

MAN ITS AMAZING TO SEE HERE SLY HE OUTLIVED JAMES BROWN (RIP) MICHAEL JACKSON (RIP) PRINCE. (RIP) AND SLY WENT THROUGH THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TRIP FOR OVER 40 YEARS AGO...HE SLY IS SO BLESSED TRULY YOU ARE SLY!!!!! jb.shalom

[@TheTayedrums]

WOW WOW WOW WOWOW

[@kimgordon3695]

Ride Sally ride

[@kimgordon3695]

Sessions ... Family affair 🎶

[@Suri-o7w]

Oh my GOD just when I thought Sly wasn't there! Sly comes outta no where! It just felt so good too see Mr .Sly Stone the slickest of all the slickest on the world most incredible lyricist, musician, vocalist, just a beautiful human being. I just honestly love that man!

[@michaelrisman3199]

Katy I am one of the millions who gets it like you do.

[@jeannemask]

At least in your mind if you want to be! Stand!

[@JodyBreezethc]

You know Boosie Collins stole Sly's Style and finesse!!

[@elcastigador3270]

That is why they call him Sly,

[@dorandacolbert5973]

@@JodyBreezethc He didn't steal, maybe copied, cause Sly still got it.

[@Mike383HK]

One of the greatest bands ever. Sly had a message and he delivered it loud and clear. We need it back right now.

[@dyrldouglas2087]

One of the greatest bands of ANY era & crossed over into so many genre. Sly was WAY ahead of his time. I saw him on Shindig in 66.

[@tonymusolino2369]

Damn I miss this kind of music. 🙏🏼

[@321snoot]

Good thing we have recordings of the old stuff because, as the cliche goes, they just don't make 'em like they used to, Tony, and you know that, too. This is music from a bygone era, but I never stop listening to this old stuff. Guess I'm old (63)!!

[@tonymusolino2369]

321snoot ...I’m 62 so yea, I hear ya.

[@KeithDMitchell]

Real People, Living Real Lives, Playing some Real-Soulful Music in TRUTH,...What more could anyone ask for in this Life???...THANK The LORD for THE FAMILY STONE,....and of course,...MR. SYLVESTER STEWART!!!!,....GOD BLESS THEM< Always!!!

[@SuperBillybob53]

I've not seen this before. Very hard to watch. A superstar addict in plain sight. So sad. I was in a band in the 70's we opened for Sly in San Jose,Ca. He was two hours late and could not play. Totally smashed and incoherent. Surprised he is still alive. As a recovering alcoholic. I know the dance. God Bless him and care for him. Incredible band.

[@thedave5748]

Stand is one the greatest songs ever....

[@MrTPain]

"and a giant beside him about to fall 🎶"

[@tyronemiddleton553]

Stan is great Stan is a greatest song but yet it is it the only time you got to stand against what keeps me from being yourself once you be yourself you staying again

[@tyronemiddleton553]

Have you stand against opposition discount Donnie may you can be used to stand against lucky you from me and you stand his baby son you staying at the bu that is the greatest song cuz you can't be nothing but you

[@MrTPain]

@@tyronemiddleton553 Tyrone slow down and say what you trying to say slow down cuz my little brother's name is Tyrone just take a nice woosah then say what you trying to say,...... relax nbs I am being sincere.

[@MrTPain]

@@tyronemiddleton553 💥✌🏾

[@joseluisbenitezbernal9806]

para KZbin, tiene una excelente forma de informar y los videos más sensacionales del Rock Clásico. Muy satisfecho con ese gran bagaje informacional...

[@myklmusic]

When I first heard Dance To The Music in the 7th Grade I went nuts like EveryOne else. I was 13. I'm 68 now, still loving this, and still a Performing Musician mySelf. Rock on.

[@mainmajo]

could we get please back to this positive Time? ❤

[@miker9101]

Some of the best music of the '70s came from these guys.

[@kimgordon3695]

Beautiful 🎶

[@sheinFL]

They're so good! 50 yrs later I still love these songs 😍 Sly's neice Lisa, is a great singer. Love all of them.

[@michaelmccurry9947]

Thank you Cynthia for all those years!!! RIP Angel with a Trumpet !!!!!

[@lucguenette7534]

well said Michael

[@siscoismyhomey]

I love how she still belts it like it's 1969, so awesome.

[@michaelrisman3199]

Cynthia was so beautiful and loyal.I love her and celebrate her memory often.Talk about a cool chick ! When she said "All the squares go home" nobody was leaving a show like that but all the squares got hipper that night for sure.

[@djstorm40]

Oh no,Cynthia passed?...wow...rest in rhythm sis.

[@50msns82]

My first celebrity crush was Cynthia.

[@BlacklightPosterboys]

He’s old but he’s still in there!!!!! He looks so genuinely happy to be onstage....what a gift!!!! From way out here my man, you are still loved. 🤟🤓

[@modernretroradio993]

Sly had lost none of his range by this point.

[@blancamiranda778]

Hes old an so am I...still smoking and this was awhile ago but I love him🕶💽🎤

[@tomcoryell]

I was a white kid in midwestern suburbia in the late ‘60’s, early ‘70’s. Sly and the Family Stone made life bearable for me. It is so beautiful to hear and see this music still played! This music has always brought me hope when I felt the most hopeless.

[@flstffatboy3910]

I feel ya on that

[@hermesalonso3968]

Me too

[@trishwinstead28]

My same experience. And Motown saved my life!

[@floatsting20]

​@@hermesalonso3968I was that kid also, growing up in the inner city

[@kimmccabe1422]

I was 12 years old. White girl in a white world BUT thanks to my mom and her search for something groovier, i found Sly! And I've never been the same. Dig it!

[@RobertBarrows-ne9nv]

You got it in your blood , that's thicker than da mud ❤🎉

[@RobertBarrows-ne9nv]

I love that little girl!!!

[@WesleyWattley-xy4fg]

It's a family affair 🇺🇸 🌎

[@nicmart]

We Americans had such a great musical advantage with the incredible gift of Black music. Blues, Jazz, Gospel, R&B.

[@kimgordon3695]

an' We can dig it!🙋

[@PriscillaHeredia-rr8kb]

Oh MAN !! Sly Stone be jamming !! I got some of his albums . You go Sly I Love your old music I still listen to it everyday. I have all your songs. I wish you would come back and play or do a Concert, if not I understand Sly. I wish you the best. Thank you for all your music. God bless you and yr Family Sly ... Priscilla Heredia...

[@mckinleyreddick9279]

Sly's music is part of the soundtrack of my life and so glad about it

[@NeilMcVeyartmusic]

Sly sounds great!!

[@rodtrues1]

Sly told me I was a star, not that I was thou but in my heart I knew what he was saying,, just STAND,,, and feel good about yourself,,, I was 15 years young I think,,, but we all a star,,,,if u taking care of ur family,,, no stage needed,,

[@leschab]

Great Concert! Started to get all emotional and eyes welled up at "Family Affair" . Always had a love for Sly & The family Stone. I'm 70 yrs. young or at least they made me feel that way. I could feel the love from the fans too.

[@777jones]

Me too, I cried there too. You don’t see a miracle every day.

[@jimbeaux4988]

Bravo to the mixer! Everybody on stage is just killing it.

[@neftaliortizares5059]

Yesss,We Need a Band like This Back Soooooon,,No matter What,, This Group was Wonferfull un All SONGS For Now & Ever,,We Wants yo SEE Them Again, Thanks for This Video,🥳🥳🥳🇵🇷💯💯💯

[@richgleason3793]

I was lucky in Summer of 1967 to see this band play after hours (2-6am) in a funky club in San Mateo, CA, just a few months before they hit it big. My musician friends and I were literally blown away. They played for four hours straight! There were bar fights and even a short power outage, but nothing stopped this band. Definitely destined for greatness!

[@kimrivers8605]

Excellent! 👍👏

[@bluehawkdreamer]

Yes I saw them at Frenchies in Hayward and danced my ass off at about that same time!!!! So lucky

[@groksr]

What club in San Mateo I might have been there

[@leschab]

great story, dude. Thanks for sharing.

[@richgleason3793]

@@groksr It was called Easy Street, then The Fireside (or maybe vice-versa...) I hope you were there!

[@deborahchouinard7175]

Oh my God! I didn’t know this existed until today. I’m so happy to hear you again Sly.

[@michaelrisman3199]

Wasnt it a thrill,I thought Roses daughter did amazing and Cynthia just thrilled any crowd with her playing chops and screaming chops.

[@michelleshaw1211]

I know my hearts in my throat, tears in my eyes. Real MUSIC, you feel, you sing, you move, it's Sly and the Family Stone. So GREAT to see them again. 💞✌️🎶🔥

[@davidvoss1377]

Was on FIRE at Woodstock! 💖👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@socalcde]

Attendees say the entire hill was actually moving!

[@BangBang-np9nm]

One of my all time favorite bands, I saw them when I was 14, I’m 62 now 👍. Sly was one cool cat

[@kevinkane2162]

I'm PROUD to say I saw Sly & The Family Stone in 1968 at the Miami High Lye Fron Ton .These Cats know how to Get Down, they have Funk , Rock , & mostly Soul like nobody's business. At that time in the music business nobody gave you this kind thrill. These guys delivered a show that is definitely impressed in my memory. Today if you were to go see a show like the one I saw in 1968 ...well let's just say that it would cost you a whole weeks pay. I believe it only cost me twenty bucks, BAMM that's what I'm talking about. Thank You Sly and the Family Stone for the big Dose of Funk & Soul in 1968. God bless you all. Peace to all everywhere.

[@cripbabe111]

I WAS THERE TOO!!!! BEST CONCERT EVER!! THE WALLS OF THE JAI ALAI FRONTON WERE LITERALLY SHAKING!! Sly was an hour late coming on 'cos he was backstage doing blow - LOL!

[@kevinkane2162]

@@cripbabe111 Ya it was good that's for sure. I took my girlfriend there and we had a great time. Joints were being passed around, someone close to us brought a bottle of Boonsfarm wine inside and started passing it around. The whole place was just full of joy and togetherness, it was a night I will always have with me. Thanks for sharing this with me Jacquie. Peace

[@cripbabe111]

@@kevinkane2162 So happy to see your post, man! :)

[@cripbabe111]

@@kevinkane2162 And Kevin, it didn't cost $20, I remember it as $9 or $10 - which was still a pretty pricey ticket back in '69!!

[@kevinkane2162]

@@cripbabe111 ya you know I think I have the year wrong to. I think it might have been 1970 ! The year after they played at Woodstock , but even so it didn't cost what it would cost now rite. It sure was nice growing up at that time wasn't it ? All that wonderful music coming out of England & California sure made living more enjoyable don't you think. Talk to ya later. Peace

[@primusmossjr]

This band is still GREAT!!!! Sly and Family's older but still got the magic!!! The mostly Japanese audience was highly kind and supportive! A Beautiful Thang!!! That's what music's all about. Everyone can love share and enjoy it in the same room, no matter the culture. It brings people together in a good way!

[@jamesgriffiths7120]

Love ,love love. As a white woman , I grew up listening to all the great black artists.Listening to Sly again is wonderful.

[@CheckMate657879]

Why do people have to say how old they are or what race they are? White people around the world loved Sly Stone and he was especially received in his own country - Sly was like Jimi Hendrix but funky. If you were alive during the period Sly was famous, you should already know those facts.

[@saltydog4443]

Sly and the Family Stone are one of the GREATEST bands ever. This brings me back to my childhood in the 60's. Their music never gets old. I love them!!!!!!!!!

[@claudiofdoortizpino9707]

33p

[@jessejamesbell2386]

Hell Yea !!!!!!

[@ladybearbaiter]

my exact sentiments. those were the days

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

Uncle sly please take care of your health. Jah bless.

[@Marcus_C51]

How did it take me 5 years to find this gem??!! I had no idea they did this tour! To See Sly with that SMILE on his face on Family Affair-God Bless The Genius! Agreed one the Greatest bands ever...

[@golds04]

Saw SLY at MSG in ? 71. I have forgotten many shows during that time- NOT THAT one. Salutations to a super soulful genius v

[@coversbymark1379]

This is fantastic. Cynthia's voice was in fine form. Sly and the Family Stone did some of my favorite music of that time (or any time).

[@idaearl927]

Thank you. I even got up and danced for a couple of minutes, at the beginning. That's saying a lot, for this 68 year old fool. Thank you.

[@jennapuhl596]

Omg!!! Incredibly old beautiful. God bless us as we had the opportunity to experience these beautiful musicians 💖💗💕💞

[@KuttyJoe]

Sly was still sounding good. The whole band was sounding great. I didn't know they were still performing as a band by this point. Sly is an absolute legend. So awesome. Sly is one of the founding fathers of funk.

[@chrishepburn1503]

One of the founding fathers?!?!. He IS the founding father.

[@KuttyJoe]

@@chrishepburn1503 Haha. No doubt man. I'm good with that.

[@babuddha]

In the mid 2000s Sly made a coupla few appearances... positive the live show in Tokyo was a big payday. Around the same time, you might still find a few gigs on the tube in which Sly was sitting in with George and the P-Funk crew.

[@PAPAROBBIE]

@@chrishepburn1503 Nah. The funk was being created before Sly was doing his thing but he certainly helped to help to shape it into what it eventually became.

[@chrishepburn1503]

@@PAPAROBBIE By who then?. The only other artist would be James Brown but it wasn't funk like Sly. His had elements of funk but Sly took to the next level.

[@BALARPANSA]

the band will forever be an icon. RIP Cynthia Robinson

[@SuperBillybob53]

I was so happy to Sista Rose in Elton Johns Band a few years back in Las Vegas. What a Class Act Elton John is for giving her some work. He did not need to do that. That's respect.

[@howardmanley3388]

I pray she knew the Lord , so many of them don’t, Only god knows for sure….✅🙏

[@paulodelorios8482]

@@howardmanley3388 I believe she did. Many of us was raised in the church. Aint nobody going to hell. This is hell quiet as its kept!

[@blackmore4]

@@howardmanley3388 I hope she didn't.

[@carmenortiz8519]

Oh my Cynthia! Didn't know that she has gone yonder! Rest in Musica!

[@andrewgarcia7302]

I was blessed to have seen them in the mid 70's. It was such a diverse crowd and everyone had a fun time. ✌️

[@gregoryhertzog5634]

Biggest Fan Fantastic Live Concert Back in 2008 inJapan Toyoa GREATEST ✍ writers Songs 🎶 MUSIC From legendary Mr Sly Sly and 👪 Family Stones. Greatest Harder Roots 🎸 Rocking &Rolling Band of all times 2021

[@dinsdalelawrence]

This brings back so many memories of my youth, when life was carefree and simple. Thanks for posting.

[@jeffzloczower2886]

Great concert ! One of the most underrated groups. Not forgotten !

[@michaelrisman3199]

Not by anyone who knows what's what in the least they weren't. Jeff, I am 59 first time I jumped around like crazy was to "Music Lover" my parents were playing it in 1969. Last night my wife and my kids and I were jumping and dancing to it 53 years later (by the way it gets better with Sly and time) I think they are recognized as one of the greatest. Where I think they got slighted was their individual talent. Larry was acknowledged and of course, deserved it. Sly changed everything. But I feel Freddy played wonderfully smooth and Errico had beyond blue-eyed soul in his funky amazing playing. Cynth. and Jerry was like having 12 horns, especially when a trombone sat in with them. To me, it gets no better than this band from about 66-71, lot of great music in those years, and some changed things for the better Silvester Srewarts words and music changed everything and always for the better.We need to celebrate his genius more while we still have him here,wether he wants us to or not! Thanks for the love Family Stone.

[@nato2panama]

This song is one timeless TKO of Funk and Fusion. Knocks me out every time. How do you sit still through this. No wsy. DANCE TO THE MUSIC!!!!!!!

[@CardinalEgan]

Stand! You've been sitting much too long There's a permanent crease in your right and wrong Stand! There's a midget standing tall And a giant beside him about to fall... Some of the best rock/R&B lyrics ever written!

[@williamweiss6128]

Still the best music going. Brings everybody together. ❤

[@michealcurrie8272]

Been through hell and now your back again. Sly, we love ya.

[@robedmonds9588]

Always and forever will be my favorite hero, I love this band, individual and collective!, I never judged , so called conduct, they sent me to a human life! Love always to Sly Stone!

[@barrysmith8920]

Why are those gorgeous ladies so shy at the beginning?? They are ABSOLUTE LEGENDS!!! 🌹🌹🌹

[@alanoffer]

Great to see rose and Cynthia . This is brilliant brings back so many memories

[@Karbownicki]

Cynthia Robinson R.I.P.

[@ddawg470]

This band is killin’ Sly and the Family Stone not the original band but man they be paying homage on the highest level they are in the pocket 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽Sly Stone a true master and pioneer ❤️

[@freefallin7304]

I had no TV until I was 4, 5 yr s old I was gifted a record player at age 5 by my neighbor. A suitcase record player. It was 1969 ish. My Dad played all genres of music all the time. Music was our house. I wanted Sly and the Family Stone Music for Christmas. He got me the Album. Fast Forward, Me age 15. Prince entered my Ear. He I follow to this day even so he was taken from us. To know that Sly and the Family were his inspiration it all fits, it's not a puzzle, it's real. The amount of joy can't be measured, all I have is gratitude - I thank you.

[@kimgordon3695]

❤

[@randywilliams5042]

1973 downtown Detroit Sly and the Family Stone I will never forget it.😎❤🎹🎸🎶

[@elikipreos9007]

pioneers of funk

[@Jazzhog]

SFS ! One of the most influential bands ever ! Just couldn't get enough !!

[@simpsonrenee1]

My, my, my!!! Sly has maintained his amazing music gift; talent and voice!!! By far one of their best performances ever. Lisa please assist with getting your uncle out of that RV. SANG SLY!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mendyboio3917]

He's happy. He has to be himself.

[@JoyHarrison]

Sly is back living in a house. He's still reclusive though at 80 yrs old. He completed his memoir and I think QuestLove will do great things with it.

[@t.johnmcmanus204]

They came to Augusta, Ga in the early 70; s.

[@berthickson2830]

Considering all Sly has been through he’s still impressive. He was always my favorite!!!

[@gsm4708]

White chick in a Black world from Pop to Hip Hop-1976-1986. Told my family God put this black sheep here to open their minds!! Sly led the way for many with his funky groove. Love the Family forever!!🎸🎤

[@dylanakent]

My love for these songs, this band and Sylvester Stewart as a composer can not be expressed in words! 💕💕💕💕

[@patriciasutherland923]

My very first live concert was Sly and the Family Stone, at the Spectrum in Philadelphia in the Fall of 1972....what an amazing experience!!!!

[@mrfester42]

As a complete music junkie for the past 60 plus years, I think that Sly & The Family Stone were one of the most unique bands around. They were one of a small handful with their own unique style and sound and it was all because of Sly Stones musical genius as a composer and arranger and master of the band. It's great to see Sly still making music.

[@denisegamey353]

This is my help me crawl back to love and happiness place 💕

[@nlsantiesteban]

This has me in tears. Sly is an all-time 🐐, forever.

[@tyronerogers6829]

Now that was music 🎶

[@betsybean4054]

Sly still had a beautiful voice this voice. Thank God he won the lawsuit from those who defrauded him.

[@cagdeorok]

the girls are fabulous. instrumentation and modern equipment raised the level of performance. sly style is a legend.

[@williammitchell1785]

This music make you want to STOP and go back in time and forget your troubles and and mellow out thank you for this post Sly Stone has been down as far as you can go but can still belt it out with class and integrity LOVE SLY STONE and the family ❤️❤️❤️🎸✌️✊

[@howardjboone7065]

100, not like today's ???

[@nathanhubbardjr8164]

Are you all in the Music 🎶 Hall of Frame

[@dennisgormley6123]

I was 11 years old, Sly changed my world!

[@nancyhoralia]

I haver never seen this concert before. But it sure was good to see Sly perform again. And Rose Stone sure can sing good

[@eightapeach2861]

I know this is 14 yrs old but I still have to tell Rose I love her 🌹

[@chasstacey]

Please take care of yourself Sly.. Much love ❤️

[@gunnerblankenship4132]

That beautiful smile says it all!

[@margovallen]

Bands like Sly & Company sang about *UNITY.* Among races.. cultures, styles of existing. Listening to their concert and feel like you've left a good preaching service. *Good for the soul.* Sadly.. bands like this are things of the past. UNLESS--- someone steps up and decides to make it cool again. Wish they would. Black music of the 50's-60's & 70's.. I loved. Even prior.. of course, the Jazz players. I am at least glad to see Sly perform here. Last I saw Sly, he was living in a small trailer and could barely speak. Seems he has pulled himself up.. with lots of help. God Bless The Sly.

[@globalgogetter4469]

America didnt appreciate it anyways. And STILL doesn't.

[@vivaldi1954]

Sly was about brotherhood!! And his music is great!!! Too little Slys in the world

[@created4el]

@@vivaldi1954 You can't really duplicate Sly... he is, after all, a one of a kind. But yeah... more people who can speak of true unity instead of sowing what ever it is people are sowing that results in racial tension and division.

[@RustBelt68]

That's a dope ass story Missy!

[@helenrigmaiden6375]

His background was in the church. I can see now coming from a Pentecostal church. Back then I just jammed today I jam harder because it is a holy convocation!!!

[@swisscottage1070]

Cynthia still playing the trumpet and shouting out.. go girl ..R.I.P

[@rb032682]

😔

[@shaymeyers2542]

That's what I was saying. She's the innovator during that time. A woman playing a trumpet. Out of sight 🤣🤣🤣😊😊👍

[@thebreathalyzer]

She was such a BOSS. Hardly ever missed a note back in day, she was so good. With only one trumpet, ain't no place to hide either.

[@restlessmind5770]

My Hero, Sly Stone. Big part of my life having fun.

[@Capgpro1]

These everyday people made this feel like a family affair. They made me stand and dance to the music while they sang a simple song. They took me higher and I wanted them to stay.

[@RayPaganJr]

If you want me to stay then play it again.

[@williamdillard8330]

Sly is great! The ladies can sing.👍💯

[@alanogilvie4504]

Back in the 90s there was a San Francisco newspaper article and questionnaire on who was the most influential band to emerge from the Bay Area music scene. With so many great bands in the San Francisco flower power era etc you'd think that the Dead would be Numero uno, but no, it was Sly and the Family Stone, and if you listened to this concert you would know why.... absolutely incredible musicians and musicianship. ❤️

[@thebionicbassplayer]

That bass player very funky, Larry Graham would be proud. Glad to see Sly and Family Stone still doing it big!

[@rb032682]

The last I heard, Sky no longer tours with the band so it is now "The Family Stone". They may still have a web site.

[@kurtk3690]

Yo yo yo

[@mr.funnybone734]

That brother on bass is Pete Yates, thats his brother on guitar. I bought a sire mm from pete a couple years ago. Sly is from my hometown, Vallejo ca. he and his siblings went to school with my parents. Vallejo produced some talented musicians. To name a few, confunkshun, E-40 and many more. Btw been subscribed to your channel for awhile, I enjoy your videos.

[@thebionicbassplayer]

@@mr.funnybone734 Beautiful history, Thanks for sharing!

[@michelleshaw1211]

HIs voice embodies everything beautiful, good, heartfelt, smooth and loving about that entire Era. The Era of my youth. Teen years and on. The best years there ever were in everyway, but the best, was the music. 70's music is MUSIC. Sly and the Family is the 70's. Thank YOU. You still move me. 💕 💋 ✌️ 🔥 🎶🎶 🔥

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

I missed 2008 with this man whom I admire and full of talent and wealth. Thanks to you sly,please take care of your health.

[@billywalker282]

I remember when Sly was a dj on ksol radio in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA way before some of you ever heard of him. His uotro was give me a glass of butter milk.