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Sly and the Family Stone

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The Resume

    (1967-1975)
    Formed in San Francisco, California
    Sly Stone
    Greg Errico (drums)
    Larry Graham (bass)
    Jerry Martini (saxophone)
    Cynthia Robinson (trumpet)
    Freddie Stone (guitar)
    Rosie Stone (piano)
    Recorded ‘Dance To The Music,' ‘Everyday People,' ‘Hot Fun In The Summertime,' ‘Stand!,' ‘Everybody Is A Star,' ‘Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin),' ‘Family Affair,' ‘If You Want Me To Stay' and ‘I Get High On You'

Why they might be annoying:

    Their dark and militant sound during the early 1970's contradicted the positive messages of their earlier music.
    Several band members were heavily into drugs, which resulted in a number of canceled concerts.
    It was rumored that Larry Graham took out a hit on Sly Stone's life, which led to a brawl between their respective entourages and Graham leaving the band.
    Their song ‘Everyday People' popularized the cliché phrase, ‘different strokes for different folks.'
    One of the band's final concerts at Madison Square Garden was preceded by Sly Stone's heavily publicized wedding.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They successfully combined elements of r&b, rock, funk, dance, gospel and psychedelic music.
    Their early songs contained messages of peace and promoted racial equality.
    Many critics consider their Woodstock performance to be among the Festival's best.
    They scored four number one singles on the American pop chart.
    Six of their songs ranked on Rolling Stone Magazine's ‘500 Greatest Songs of All Time (2004).'
    They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (1993).

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 26 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 60 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 82 Votes: 41.46% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 18 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 30 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 23 Votes: 56.52% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 31 Votes: 51.61% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 32 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 50 Votes: 62.00% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 65 Votes: 52.31% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 117 Votes: 48.72% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 208 Votes: 55.29% Annoying