It's a Family Affair, Everyday People, Dance to the Music, Higher, Stand, Hot Fun in the Summertime, and more. The 1960s and 1970s - Sly and the Family Stone electrified Woodstock and the world. Sly Stone's influence on modern music and culture is indisputable. Now his memoir, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again) relates the ups and downs and ins and outs of his amazing life. (cover blurb)
The man is now eighty one years old. Holy Cow! When you read this book, you'll be amazed he's still alive after years of addiction, jail time due to tax and child support issues, and a dizzying career. Radio DJ, record producer, musician (multiple instruments) - he was a key to the San Francisco 1960s music scene.
Sly Stone tells his story with humor. He's honest and playful, sharp and blunt, emotional and analytical, always moving and never standing still. (cover blurb).
Key statement in book: Music, just music. It's been that way from the start. I don't want to get in people's way and I don't want them to get in my way. I just want to play my songs. I would do it for nothing.
Play the soundtrack and read the memoir. Flash back to a funky time in music history. And try to keep your feet from moving...you can't!
Hi Joanne - I imagine this is an informative read ... and as you say feet tapping ... and definitely worth knowing about - thanks and cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteQuite a life! Amazing he is still alive to tell his tale. Great music!
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