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Legendary percussionist made 'ICONIC,' a collection of music's great social anthems, out of mourning for Prince, anger after 2016 election
Roots guitarist Kirk Franklin says the track proves the group was "a force of nature"
Biker drama taps into Sly and the Family Stone, offers up an original
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Funk group unveil old recording of Jim and Jean track
Sweat to Rob's playlist of summer songs, from "Summertime Blues" to "Call Me Maybe"
A new Sly Stone album! Well, kinda. His first new release since 1982 is basically a […]
Funk legend insists he did not own the drugs found in his clothing
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It's been years since the last truly memorable tribute album; most listeners have become so jaded […]
