| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xiii, 297 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of unnumbered plates : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes discography (pages 269-276) and index. |
| Summary |
"The first memoir from the legendary Sly Stone, the front man of the iconic band Sly and the Family Stone"-- Provided by publisher. |
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As the front man for the sixties pop-rock-funk band Sly and the Family Stone, a songwriter who created some of the most memorable anthems of the 1960s and 1970s ("Everyday People," "Family Affair"), and a performer who electrified audiences at Woodstock and elsewhere, Sly Stone's influence on modern music and culture is indisputable. But as much as people know the music, the man remains a mystery. After a rapid rise to superstardom, Sly spent decades in the grip of addiction. Now he is ready to relate the ups and downs and ins and outs of his amazing life in his memoir. Set on stages and in mansions, in the company of family and of other celebrities, it's a story about flawed humanity and flawless artistry. |
| Contents |
Foreword / by Questlove -- Prelude: Sly, say hi -- Prologue: If I want me to stay -- Part one: A whole new thing. Family affair (1943-1955) -- Sing a simple song (1955-1963) -- You can make it if you try (1964-1966) -- Underdog (1966-1967) -- Dance to the music (1968) -- I want to take you higher (1969) -- Part two: Listen to the voice. Hot fun in the summertime (1969-1970) -- Everybody is a star (1970-1971) -- You caught me smilin' (1971-1972) -- In time (1972-1973) -- Say you will (1974) -- Small talk (1974) -- Part three: Remember who you are. Crossword puzzle (1975-1979) -- Funk gets stronger (1980-1983) -- Crazay (1984-1986) -- Time to modulate (1987-2001) -- Coming back for more (2001-2011) -- If this room could talk (2012-present) -- Postlude: Right now! |
| Subject |
Stone, Sly.
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Singers -- United States -- Biography.
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Funk musicians -- United States -- Biography.
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Rock musicians -- United States -- Biography.
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Sly & the Family Stone (Musical group)
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MUSIC / History & Criticism.
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Stone, Sly (OCoLC)fst01500694
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Sly & the Family Stone (Musical group) (OCoLC)fst00651820
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Funk musicians (OCoLC)fst00936378
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Rock musicians (OCoLC)fst01099238
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Singers (OCoLC)fst01119301
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United States (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
autobiographies (literary works) (CStmoGRI)aatgf300080104
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Autobiographies (OCoLC)fst01919894
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Biographies (OCoLC)fst01919896
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Autobiographies.
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| Added Author |
Greenman, Ben, author.
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Questlove, writer of foreword.
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Hirschkowitz, Arlene, author.
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| Added Title |
Thank you (for letting me be myself again) |
| ISBN |
9780374606978 (hardcover) |
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0374606978 |
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