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Is Sylvester Stallone Dead? Not The Actor But The Funk Frontman Sly Stone: Cause Of Death And What We Know

Sly Stone, funk legend and frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, died at 82 from COPD complications. Actor Sylvester Stallone is alive despite online confusion.

International Business Times UK

‘I’m closer to the end than the beginning’: British soul legend Omar on EastEnders, Stevie Wonder and his industry battles

He’s worked with the cream of US neo-soul and is seen as a national treasure by his peers – so why is Omar underrated? From hits to label struggles, he revisits the highs and lows

The Guardian - UK

Sly Stone was a trailblazer who changed the course of music – and an icon of both hope and pain

With the Family Stone, Sly was so audacious it was hard to believe his brilliance could ever be exhausted – making his unravelling all the more painful to watch

The Guardian - AU

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Pioneering psychedelic soul legend Sly Stone dead at 82

Led by the mercurial Sly Stone, Sly & The Family Stone were a highlight at Woodstock and Monterrey Pop and an influence on generations of musicians

Louder

Sly Stone, revolutionary funk rock musician, dies at 82

Sly Stone, the electrifying musician, songwriter and showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s, has died

The Independent UK

“A monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music”: Sly Stone, restlessly creative musical giant who led Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

The visionary multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter had been battling COPD, according to his family

Guitar World

El Buki Is Back: Marco Antonio Solís Reveals 2025 U.S. Tour with Emotional Message to Fans

The Mexican artist announced 18 dates in 14 cities across the United States and Puerto Rico. El Buki hasn't faced the same visa issues as other Mexican artists.

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Governors Ball 2025: Olivia Rodrigo and Hozier reign over New York festival

While there were less zeitgeisty moments in this edition, acts like Young Miko and Benson Boone still brought energy to New York’s cheaper Coachella

The Guardian - US

“A groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music”: Sly Stone, leader of Sly and the Family Stone, has died aged 82

The soul legend had been suffering from ill health for some time

MusicRadar

Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82

Sly Stone, an electrifying musician, songwriter and showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s, has died

The Independent UK

Judge orders managers for late Johnny Winter to pay $226,000 in damages in lawsuit alleging theft

A Connecticut judge has settled a bitter feud over the estate of the late legendary blues guitarist Johnny Winter

The Independent UK

Pulp on track to claim first number one album in 27 years

The rock outfit’s latest offering, More, which is their first studio album since 2001’s We Love Life, was released on Friday.

Evening Standard

Sly Stone, pioneering funk and soul musician, dies aged 82

American songwriter lit up generations of dancefloors with his group Sly and the Family Stone

The Guardian - UK

“He said to me, ‘Hey man, your upstrokes are weak!’ I’m like, ‘You effin’ what?’ But he was right”: Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith says you never stop learning as a player

"I've never really been big on practicing," he confesses

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“To my utter horror I heard myself noodling all the way through our chat. On Brian’s own guitar!”: The first time I met Brian May – and we were both wearing clogs

It was 1985, and Brian May was the most high-profile musician our own Neville Marten had yet interviewed. He had a fresh tape. He left in plenty of time. But it didn't quite go to plan... Luckily, the Queen guitarist was a good sport

The Independent UK

For Sharon Van Etten, making her latest album was both spiritual and psychological

Sharon Van Etten’s bandmates had one stipulation when she told them her idea for the name of her seventh album

Guitar World

“When I saw Meat Loaf, I said, ‘This is a spoof of Bruce Springsteen, and that’s why I’m doing it’”: Todd Rundgren produced The Band, Grand Funk Railroad and The New York Dolls –but his most successful collaboration was born to poke fun

Despite his past guitar theatrics, he chose production over playing decades ago – and you won’t believe how minimal his touring rig has become

Guitar World

“At some point in time, we may have to get our head around the fact that these things we trade will be worth absolutely nothing”: Joe Bonamassa on the one thing you should never do when buying a guitar

Bonamassa says there are certain parameters a guitar should meet – and clear ones to be avoided

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“Nike tried to go direct and pull back from retailers. It got crushed”: Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto may be facing new competition from Fender and Gibson in the retail space – but it isn’t fazing him

New Gibson and Fender stores on three continents present fresh challenges for the store, but Dalporto says “bring the competition on”

MusicRadar

“Do you really want to know why we stopped Netflix? You will not disrespect Prince on my watch": Prince Legacy representative speaks out on cancelled documentary, and outlines future release plans

“Prince needs controversy but it’s gotta be truthful,” says Londell McMillan

The Guardian - UK

Voces8 review – agile and poised vocal group celebrate 20 years, with a little help from their friends

The choir’s birthday concert focused mainly on 20th and 21st-century music with a contemplative bent. Joined in the second half by members old and potentially new, and also the BBC Singers, the sound was thrilling

Guitar World

“That’s one of the first things Phil said to me, ‘You’re in, but we gotta change that guitar’”: Scott Gorham may have passed his Thin Lizzy audition – but his budget Les Paul copy certainly didn’t

The Irish rockers finally found their man after auditioning 24 hopefuls when Gorham turned up for his turn – but Phil Lynott was left underwhelmed by his choice of instrument

Metal Hammer

"Lucky gal right here!" Watch three absolute metal queens unite on stage as Sharon den Adel and Simone Simons surprise Cristina Scabbia for her birthday in the middle of a Lacuna Coil set

Fans couldn't believe their eyes as three modern metal icons embraced on stage and shared some delicious looking birthday cake

Louder

"It felt like a revolution could happen." Pulp's Jarvis Cocker on the '90s indie-rock explosion, and why he hates the word Britpop

Don't mention the word 'Britpop' around Pulp's Jarvis Cocker

The Independent UK

Billie Eilish’s brother Finneas tear-gassed at Los Angeles ICE protests, accuses National Guard of ‘inciting’ violence

Older brother of pop star was among thousands protesting against immigration raids

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