American musician, widely known as Sly Stone. Born as second of five children ([Loretta](https://www.discogs.com/artist/3529113-Lorreta-Stewart), Sylvester, [Freddie](https://www.discogs.com/artist/386889-Freddie-Stone), [Rose](https://www.discogs.com/artist/242706-Rose-Stone), and [Vaetta](https://www.discogs.com/artist/386945-Vet-Stewart)) in Denton, Texas, on March 15, 1943; died June 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.