The week of April 20th marked two significant historical events.
Homeless Sly Stone Living in Camper, Still Recording Music
- Posted on Sep 25th 2011 4:00PM by Kenneth Partridge
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As the Post reports, the musician born Sylvester Stewart has been plagued by drug abuse and bad financial decisions. Back in the '80s, he sold Michael Jackson his publishing rights for $1 million, and last year, he filed a $50 million lawsuit against manager Jerry Goldstein, who he claims cheated him out of two decades of royalty payments. Earlier this year, he was arrested for possession of freebase cocaine.
Since his heyday in the late '60s and early '70s -- when he scored hits with such songs as 'Everyday People' and 'Family Affair' -- Stone has been one of music's most notorious recluses. After a performance in 1987, he disappeared from the public eye, resurfacing 19 years later for a brief, head-scratching cameo at a 2006 Grammy tribute. He toured Europe the following year, but according to the Post, he's now a "disheveled, paranoid" shell of his former self.
On the bright side, Stone has been recording new music, and while he's hesitant to trust managers or record labels, there's still a chance his new songs will see the light of day.
"My music is a format that will encourage you to have a song you won't forget," he told the Post. "That's why I got so much money, that there are so many people around, and that's why I am in court. Millions of dollars!"
"But now please tell everybody, please, to give me a job, play my music," he added. "I'm tired of all this s--t, man."
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September 27 2011 at 3:04 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThis is a sad chapter in a life that held such great promise. The "Family Stone" was years ahead of their time with their funky blend of many different styles. I wish they had been able to keep making that incredible music. Such a loss
September 26 2011 at 7:56 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySly is a genius. But not in the area of business. Many amazing artists have had such great difficulty b/c they don't have a business sense. They are creative geniuses and don't have the understanding, respect for or ability to understand how to handle their talent in economic terms. That can be as a result of maturity issues, lack of exposure growing up, but that's old news. Today, the artists are business savvy. The whole industry has changed for the better. Sly and artists before him and some after have been the teachers.
September 26 2011 at 11:29 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replymay god bless and keep u safe and be true to ur self now , can be the last chance
September 26 2011 at 11:10 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyMost people thrieve on making their lives better. Sly just took a break and needs to bring himself back with a strong dose of what he was doing in his early years.I beliieve he can do it and it's all up to him.
September 26 2011 at 10:38 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyNobody's perfect......we ALL need help at some point in our lives, whether we're in the public eye or not.
Sly helped a lot of us with his music, it's time to give a little back to Sly!
That's what happens when you do not manage your money, have bad business people around you & get into drugs & alcohol & party. I do not feel sorry for this fella. He had his day of fame & fortune & blew it, drank it, snorted it, smoked it, injected it like the good times were never going to end.
News flash folks. No matter how hot you may be right now, sooner or later your fame will end so you had better save all you can, do not go crazy spending that fast money & be wise as to the people you have working for you in the entertainment business.
There are loads of vicious & crooked people in the entertainment business who LOVE to manage the next big star & that fast money they bring in. Be careful of the people you have around you in this industry & educate yourself on investing & managing your money in this business. Get personally involved in your money management. The train ride DOES end so don't wind up a train wreck when it finally does play out. Be prepared & you will have no financial worries as you become older.
GOD BLESS YOU SLY. We as the so called humane race are so quickly to judge as if we have lived a perfect life HA HA? May GOD continue to watch over and strengthen you and to help you in your struggles. You were and still are a gret performer who is loved by millions.
Bob & Carol
thats a dam shame he needs to be jerked up by his pants with a face to face conversation and tell him he should be ashamed of his self for letting the demons of the world such as drugs and alcohol control his mind and waste such a god given talent such as music, hope he can get it together.
September 26 2011 at 9:44 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyA True Talent Waisted By Drugs As we see so many times. Let this be a lesson Say NO!
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