@grandaha.bsky.socialNew episode: the Sly and the Family Stone story nobody files under "utopia." How *There's a Riot Goin' On* traded the horns and choir for a Maestro Rhythm King drum machine—and how "Family Affair" hit #1 in 1971 with no live drummer. Listen now. #SlyStone #MusicArchaeology #MusicHistory
@grandaha.bsky.socialEveryone remembers "Family Affair" as Sly's warm soul anthem. Listen again: that woozy groove is a cheap Maestro Rhythm King preset box, not a drummer. He fired the live feel on purpose and made a hit out of a factory beat. #SlyStone #FunkMusic #DrumMachine #70sSoul #MusicArchaeology #MusicHistory
@woodstockwhisperer.bsky.socialIn October 1967: Sly and the Family Stone released first album, “A Whole New Thing.” ( #SlyStone, 24)
@tedtockscovers.bsky.socialTed Tocks Covers - Year 9 - Day 76
September 25th - A Busy Day in Music History
Enjoy an interesting combination of songs from a variety of great artists. All associated to this day.
#JohnBonham #ShelSilverstein #TheTemptations #ThePartridgeFamily #Queen #DaveGrohl #SlyStone #TomPetty
@lorried-la.bsky.socialToday's "oldie but goodie" is "If You Want Me to Stay" by Sly and the Family Stone, 1973.
#IfYouWantMeToStay #SlyStone #Sly&TheFamilyStone #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s