Sly Stone
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1952
With brother Freddie and their sisters Rose and Vaetta, formed gospel group "The Stewart Four"; released 78 rpm single "On the Battlefield of the Lord"
1966
Adopted stage name Sly Stone and formed group Sly & The Stoners; meanwhile, brother formed Freddie & the Stone Souls
1967
Combined group with brother's band to form Sly and the Family Stone; released debut album A Whole New Thing
1969
Fourth studio album Stand! spawned hit single "Everyday People"
1969
Performed with group at historic Woodstock music festival
1970
Released Greatest Hits album
1975
Sly and the Family Stone disbanded; released solo debut High on You
1976
Assembled new Family Stone lineup and released Heard Ya Missed Me, Well I'm Back
1987
Recorded "Eek-a-Boo Static Automatic" for soundtrack to "Soul Man"
1993
Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with the Family Stone
2005
Sly and the Family Stone tribute album Different Strokes by Different Folks released, featuring covers performed by The Roots, Maroon 5, and Steven Tyler
2006
Gave his first live musical performance since 1987 during Grammy Awards telecast
2011
Released second solo album I'm Back! Family & Friends
