Sarah Crisman says:
Word on the street is that Sly (of the Family Stone) will be making an appearance at Jazz by the Boulevard.
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jefkal, says:
Who'd the word come from? And where's the venue? I ask 'cause I'm the biographer who wrote I Want to Take You Higher: The Life and Times of Sly & the Family Stone.
Mike Orren, says:
jefkal, I dunno Crisman's sources, but I suspect they know their stuff.
The venue is outdoors in Fort Worth's cultural district: http://www.pegasusnews.com/events/200...
Crisman, is this likely as part of P Funk's set? :-)
Mike Orren, says:
Oh, and info on Jeff's book:
Rawlins Gilliland, says:
I will be surprised if this happens. Sly looked pretty spent the last time I saw him on some something. That said, there is no musical icon of that era that I didn't see and hear in person multiple times. And Sly was to me the big thrill ultimate, even more than Led Zep et al. Absolutely one of the most influencial and underrated sounds coming out of that musical time and place.
Mike Orren, says:
Rawlins, I think I saw the same thing-- it was some kind of hall of fame induction. And he did look bad/disoriented.
But, as counterpoint, and as an excuse to post some Sly:
A pretty cogent performance from a year ago:
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Fuel to fire. In January popped up on stage with George Clinton:
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And just for fun, completely wacked out on Dick Cavett in 1970:
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Mike Orren, says:
Preston Jones from DFW.com confirms Sly will be in attendance. No confirmation on performance. Show goes on rain or shine.
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