Sly Stone, a true musical innovator, is often overlooked as one of the greatest artists of the 21st century. Photo: Paper Monday
Without Sly Stone, there would be no Prince and no Parliament Funkadelic— he is an undeniable testament to his influence on the music world.
This legacy is at the heart of a new film titled Sly Lives! aka The Burden of Black Genius, directed by Questlove and produced by Joseph Patel and currently streaming on Disney+.
Maggie Tweedie spoke to Patel about Sly Stone's legacy.
Sly Stone, in the documentary Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) Photo: Stephen Paley