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		bosky101 4 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Sly Stone has died For someone not familiar with this culture, i for a moment thought the thread was talking about Sylvester Stallone. RIP. Was sly involved in the song superstition?

jader201 4 months ago | [–]

You’re not alone.

https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/sylvester-...

https://parade.com/news/sylvester-stallone-trends-after-deat...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/sylvester-...

fuzzfactor 4 months ago | | [–]

He put on one of the most celebrated performances at Woodstock.

tclancy 4 months ago | | [–]

https://500songs.com/podcast/song-175-everyday-people-by-sly... Is a great podcast and a very good introduction to Sly’s genius and burdens. Hope he rests easy now.

gremlinsinc 4 months ago | [–]

yeah, same thought. I'm 45... heard of the band but that's it.

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