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    Sly Stone Had to ‘Become Sylvester Stewart Again’ to Write New Memoir

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    Sly Stone, the enigmatic R&B/funk icon, will share his story in a new memoir, Thank You [Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin], arriving Oct. 17 via Questlove’s new publishing imprint, AUWA Books.

    Stone co-wrote the new book with Ben Greeman, who’s written memoirs with George Clinton, Brian Wilson, and Questlove [he helped the Roots drummer with his three other books, too]. Questlove — who’s directing a documentary about Stone — will also pen a foreword for Thank You [Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin].

    In a statement, Stone said, “For as long as I can remember folks have been asking me to tell my story. I wasn’t ready. I had to be in a new frame of mind to become Sylvester Stewart again to tell the true story of Sly Stone. It’s been a wild ride and hopefully my fans enjoy it too.”

    Pre-order Thank You [Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin] at Amazon USA-
    Thank You [Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin]: A Memoir: Stone, Sly, Greenman, Ben, Questlove: 9780374606978: Amazon.com: Books

    Born Sylvester Stewart, Stone’s music career began when he was a child, singing in a gospel quartet with his siblings. In the Sixties, he worked as a radio DJ in the Bay Area, forming various soul groups, including the extremely succesful Sly and the Family Stone. The group’s debut, A Whole New Thing, arrived in 1967, and that same year they released their first major hit, “Dance to the Music,” which anchored the band’s second album. Between 1967 and and 1982, Sly and the Family Stone released 10 albums, including classics like Stand! and There’s a Riot Goin’ On.

    But after the dissolution of the Family Stone, Stone struggled to find success as a solo artist while simultaneously battling drug addiction. Though he got sober, he receded from public life, making only sporadic appearances, like the band’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a performance at the 2006 Grammys. In 2011, Stone released a new solo album, I’m Back! Family and Friends; in 2016, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys.

    Thank You [Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin]
    is one of several books on the initial slate for Questlove’s new AUWA Books venture. [The Farrar, Straus and Giroux imprint takes its name, by the way, from the bird-call noise Prince used on songs like “Baby I’m a Star” and “Eye No.”] Also on the docket: Questlove’s new book, Hip-Hop Is History, and a book from TikTok star Drew Afualo [both out in 2024]. Then, in 2025, StockX and Fanatics Collectibles co-founder Josh Luber will publish a book on the intersection of commerce and collecting, Building the Hype Economy; and Amazon Labor Union co-founder Derrick Palmer will publish, Handbook for the Revolution: The Essential Guide for Workplace Organizing.

    Pre order Thank You at Amazon USA-
    Thank You [Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin]: A Memoir: Stone, Sly, Greenman, Ben, Questlove: 9780374606978: Amazon.com: Books
    Last edited by Motown Eddie; 03-22-2023 at 05:05 PM. Reason: additional information

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    Sly helped make KSOL [[K-SOL) a big radio station in the mid 60's ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by jsmith View Post
    Sly helped make KSOL [[K-SOL) a big radio station in the mid 60's ...
    Yes; Sly was a very popular DJ at KSOL prior to launching his band Sly & The Family Stone. His upcoming book should cover this aspect of Sly Stone's career along with the groundbreaking music that he made.

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    I'm excited about reading this one

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