SuperJam 2013: Larry Graham sings Sly & The Family Stone | Ep. 6 | Bonnaroo

A legendary figure in music history, Larry Graham enters the 2013 Rock and Soul SuperJam picture like a ton of bricks. He's revered by the rest of the all-star band but also an intimidating figure with a strong vision. As a founding member of Sly and the Family Stone, Larry redefined funk bass playing and helped revolutionize ensemble singing in pop music. The plan for Larry's portion of the show was a group singalong with everyone onstage contributing vocals to classic songs such as "Hot Fun In The Summertime" and "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Agin)". Will this be the highlight of the set as Jim James and John Oates had envisioned or a train wreck that will derail the SuperJam?
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[@crystalharris-thomas1939]

Larry is one of the best that ever played the bass! That's funky yall, love ❤️ it!

[@scotchfillet]

If you ever got the chance to be schooled on funk by Mr. Larry Graham you'd say yes sir thank you sir.

[@Marcus_C51]

Thanks Larry Graham and all of the musicians for doing two of my favorite Sly and the Family Stone songs! You delivered them with finesse and the funk! Totally positive vibes throughout!

[@2xL2xT]

Perhaps the greatest set I've seen in my 7 years at Roo. Just incredible.

[@johnfeliceCeprano]

Best of the tunes of the time, and on and on... thank you for lettin' be myself.. again .. and the party

[@anthonyfowler1800]

You have been my start and my beging So many years I was 12 and now 64 yr young still funking. Cause of all the blessing from one love. Peace

[@Peter-iq6rc]

@bonnaroo Love how Larry shows up and immediately he's got band members running laps with tambourines in their hands. Clearly a meticulous guy which I respect. This guy is protecting the legacy of his art.

[@williebowen1043]

Larry Graham awesome Bassist

[@nwise157]

Man this show was so much fun! Wish Bonnaroo still did superjams close to this quality, maybe I'd go back!

[@josephsutton2536]

I was in that crowd and it was unforgettable. Great video, but it doesn't even touch the live experience!!!

[@DarylYoung-uh7vo]

He is a one 1⃣ of a kind one' of the best.

[@johnboyd7158]

Haven't seen Larry in 11 years. We miss talking to him in St Louis Park, MN.

[@gregoryfrancois3665]

lessons for all the vocalists !!!! good video thanks!!!

[@BetsyW]

I was there too! Amazing show!

[@ericbush6124]

Epic Super Funk Rock never gets old Lsrry Graham bad Man saw Sly in the mid 70s Larry already departed for Graham Central Station who I saw also both killer shows when I saw Sly ot was a makeup show he didn't show first time

[@johnniecristaldi]

Masterfull performance!!!

[@floatingeggyt9397]

Legend

[@ausarmizrahi4964]

Wow....I do believe that’s Lee Fields up there singing background 👀👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💯🙌🏽

[@floatingeggyt9397]

Don't sleep on John Oates. Beast

[@mrstee2184]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥