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Sly Stone obituary

Funk and soul musician whose band, Sly and the Family Stone, had a profound effect on US music in the 1960s and 70s

The Guardian - UK

Missed out on tickets to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s last-ever live gig? Here’s how you can still watch the “greatest heavy metal show ever”

The blockbuster event – which features a who’s who of the heavy metal elite – will be live streamed for fans who can’t attend in person

Guitar World

“It’s a really loveable ball of barbed wire”: Watch Parkway Drive’s Winston McCall praise the wholesomeness of heavy metal fans on Australian TV

The Byron Bay metalcore band will embark on the star-studded Summer Of Loud North American tour later this month

Metal Hammer

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“I really like Frantic! Killer song!” Wrestling legend Adam Copeland names his favourite track on each Metallica album

We sat down with the wrestler formerly known as Edge and wouldn‘t let him leave until he named the best track on each Metallica disc, from Kill ’Em All to 72 Seasons

Metal Hammer

Rising country star Conner Smith ‘cooperating with police’ after woman killed in car crash

Singer’s representative said his ‘heart goes out’ to the family of a woman who died

The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran says he identifies culturally as Irish

The Galway Girl singer said Ireland is ‘basically my second home musically’.

Evening Standard

Is Elvis Dead? Meet Bob Joyce - The Arkansas Pastor Said To Be 'The King' And Whose Sons Look Eerily Like The Late Rock Icon

Rumours swirl that Arkansas pastor Bob Joyce is Elvis Presley in disguise, but he denies the claim; the mystery still captivates fans.

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From Parlour to Jumbo: The beginner's guide to acoustic guitar body shapes (and which one is right for you)

There are key variables that affect how an acoustic guitar will sound - its projection and tonal characteristics in particular

MusicRadar

The ultimate guide to the circle of fifths and how it can help you make better music

Frequently seen but often misunderstood, this essential music theory learning tool can help you come up with creative gold

MusicRadar

Is Sylvester Stallone Dead? Not The Actor But The Funk Frontman Sly Stone: Cause Of Death And What We Know

Sly Stone, funk legend and frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, died at 82 from COPD complications. Actor Sylvester Stallone is alive despite online confusion.

International Business Times UK

‘I’m closer to the end than the beginning’: British soul legend Omar on EastEnders, Stevie Wonder and his industry battles

He’s worked with the cream of US neo-soul and is seen as a national treasure by his peers – so why is Omar underrated? From hits to label struggles, he revisits the highs and lows

The Guardian - UK

Sly Stone was a trailblazer who changed the course of music – and an icon of both hope and pain

With the Family Stone, Sly was so audacious it was hard to believe his brilliance could ever be exhausted – making his unravelling all the more painful to watch

The Guardian - AU

Pioneering psychedelic soul legend Sly Stone dead at 82

Led by the mercurial Sly Stone, Sly & The Family Stone were a highlight at Woodstock and Monterrey Pop and an influence on generations of musicians

Louder

Sly Stone, revolutionary funk rock musician, dies at 82

Sly Stone, the electrifying musician, songwriter and showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s, has died

The Independent UK

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“A monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music”: Sly Stone, restlessly creative musical giant who led Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

The visionary multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter had been battling COPD, according to his family

Latin Times

El Buki Is Back: Marco Antonio Solís Reveals 2025 U.S. Tour with Emotional Message to Fans

The Mexican artist announced 18 dates in 14 cities across the United States and Puerto Rico. El Buki hasn't faced the same visa issues as other Mexican artists.

The Guardian - US

Governors Ball 2025: Olivia Rodrigo and Hozier reign over New York festival

While there were less zeitgeisty moments in this edition, acts like Young Miko and Benson Boone still brought energy to New York’s cheaper Coachella

MusicRadar

“A groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music”: Sly Stone, leader of Sly and the Family Stone, has died aged 82

The soul legend had been suffering from ill health for some time

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The Independent UK

Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

Sly Stone, an electrifying musician, songwriter and showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s, has died

The Independent UK

Judge orders managers for late Johnny Winter to pay $226,000 in damages in lawsuit alleging theft

A Connecticut judge has settled a bitter feud over the estate of the late legendary blues guitarist Johnny Winter

Evening Standard

Pulp on track to claim first number one album in 27 years

The rock outfit’s latest offering, More, which is their first studio album since 2001’s We Love Life, was released on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Sly Stone, pioneering funk and soul musician, dies aged 82

American songwriter lit up generations of dancefloors with his group Sly and the Family Stone

MusicRadar

“He said to me, ‘Hey man, your upstrokes are weak!’ I’m like, ‘You effin’ what?’ But he was right”: Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith says you never stop learning as a player

"I've never really been big on practicing," he confesses

Guitar World

“To my utter horror I heard myself noodling all the way through our chat. On Brian’s own guitar!”: The first time I met Brian May – and we were both wearing clogs

It was 1985, and Brian May was the most high-profile musician our own Neville Marten had yet interviewed. He had a fresh tape. He left in plenty of time. But it didn't quite go to plan... Luckily, the Queen guitarist was a good sport

The Independent UK

For Sharon Van Etten, making her latest album was both spiritual and psychological

Sharon Van Etten’s bandmates had one stipulation when she told them her idea for the name of her seventh album

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