Very late on Saturday evening, or rather early Sunday morning, came Sly & The Family Stone at 3:30 am. Led by Sly Stone, they were pioneers of Funk-Rock which was based on Soul and R&B music combined with psychedelic elements as well as Gospel. The band consisted of black and white members, and men and women, which was not usual at that time. Given their late appearance Sly & The Family Stone were remarkably fresh and powerful. The Woodstock show is widely considered one of their best performances[1][2]. Musicians[]
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Details[]The setlist consists mostly of songs from their hit-album Stand! which was released in May 1969. "Music Lover" and "I Want To Take You Higher" run both over 10 minutes. Availability[]The complete show is available as a bootleg (excellent soundboard recording) and also on Stand! (The Woodstock Experience), a re-issue of the 1969 album. Audio[]
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Images[]Sly & The Family Stone at Woodstock Sly Stone Rose Stone and Cynthia Robinson Jerry Martini Sly Stone From right to left: Larry Graham (bass), Freddie Stone (guitar) and Sly Stone Cynthia Robinson Rose Stone Greg Errico on drums Sly & The Family Stone - some impressions Sly & The Family Stone - some impressions Sly Stone References[]
Which group performed at Woodstock Sly and the Family Stone?
What time did Sly and the Family Stone play at Woodstock?Very late on Saturday evening, or rather Sunday morning, came Sly & The Family Stone: 3:30 am. Led by Sly Stone, they were pioneers of Funk-Rock which was still based on Soul and R&B added with some psychedelic elements as well as Gospel.
Who is the highest paid performer at Woodstock?So it was certainly justified that Jimi Hendrix was billed as the overall headliner at Woodstock in 1969, and that he commanded the highest paycheck of all performers. Hendrix was paid $18,000 for appearing at Woodstock, which is the equivalent of about $125,000 today.
Why didnt Iron Butterfly play Woodstock?Iron Butterfly was on the bill for the festival, but didn't make because the members got stuck at the airport.
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