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    Sly Stone developed his nickname while working at which job?

    • Actor
    • Stand-Up Comedian
    • Painter
    • Radio DJ
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  • 2. 

    Which controversial political party influenced Sly and the Family Stone?

    • The Green Party

    • The Black Panthers

    • The Communist Party

    • The SLA

    Correct Answer
    A. The Black Panthers
  • 3. 

    Sly & the Family Stone formed during the "Summer of Love" in which city?

    • Chicago

    • Detroit

    • San Francisco

    • Seattle

    Correct Answer
    A. San Francisco
  • 4. 

    In 1993, Sly & the Family Stone received what honor?

    • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

    • Motown Hall Of Fame

    • Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

    • Billboard Legacy Award

    Correct Answer
    A. Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
  • 5. 

    Where did Sly and the Family Stone begin?

    • New York, NY

    • San Francisco, CA

    • Seattle, WA

    • Detroit, MI

    Correct Answer
    A. San Francisco, CA
  • 6. 

    Sly & the Family Stone is considered the first major American rock band to do what?

    • Integrate Both Race And Gender

    • Have A Black Singer/Songwriter

    • Have A Female Drummer

    • Have A Regular Brass Section

    Correct Answer
    A. Integrate Both Race And Gender
  • 7. 

    Which Sly & the Family Stone B-side was the group's highest charting flip-side?

    • Fun

    • I Want To Take You Higher

    • Everybody Is A Star

    • Let Me Hear It From You

    Correct Answer
    A. I Want To Take You Higher
  • 8. 

    Which member of Sly & the Family Stone was the group's lead guitarist?

    • Rose Stone

    • Freddie Stone

    • Jerry Martini

    • Larry Graham

    Correct Answer
    A. Freddie Stone
  • 9. 

    Which Sly & the Family Stone song was the group's first to hit the Billboard Top Ten?

    • Dance To The Music

    • Stand!

    • Underdog

    • Everyday People

    Correct Answer
    A. Dance To The Music
  • 10. 

    In 1987, Sly Stone was arrested for possession of which drug?

    • Cocaine

    • Crack

    • Crystal Meth

    • Heroin

    Correct Answer
    A. Cocaine
  • 11. 

    What is the title of Sly & the Family Stone's debut album?

    • Dance To The Music

    • A Whole New Thing

    • Everyday People

    • Fresh

    Correct Answer
    A. A Whole New Thing
  • 12. 

    What is Sly Stone's birth name?

    • Sylvester Stone

    • Stewart Stone

    • Stone Stewart

    • Sylvester Stewart

    Correct Answer
    A. Sylvester Stewart
  • 13. 

    Sly & the Family Stone was a combination of Sly & the Stoners and which other band?

    • The Soul Family

    • The Stone Family

    • Freddie & The Stone Souls

    • Rose & The Stone Groove

    Correct Answer
    A. Freddie & The Stone Souls
  • 14. 

    Which tune from Sly & the Family Stone's "Greatest Hits" album went to #1?

    • Stand

    • Thank You

    • A Family Affair

    • Hot Fun In The Summertime

    Correct Answer
    A. Thank You
  • 15. 

    What is the B-side of Sly & the Family Stone's biggest hit "Everyday People"?

    • Everybody Is A Star

    • Sing A Simple Song

    • I Want To Take You Higher

    • Small Talk

    Correct Answer
    A. Sing A Simple Song
  • 16. 

    What additional vocalist worked on "Another Night of Love"?

    • Mel Tumor

    • Joe Hicks

    • Marty Knoble

    • Frank Manly

    Correct Answer
    A. Joe Hicks
  • 17. 

    What was Sly and the Family Stone's first #1 single?

    • Family Affair

    • Thank You

    • Everyday People

    • Dance To The Music

    Correct Answer
    A. Everyday People
  • 18. 

    Sly Stone joined the rest of his band for a brief performance of which song at the 2006 Grammys?

    • Everyday People

    • A Family Affair

    • I Want To Take You Higher

    • Dance To The Music

    Correct Answer
    A. I Want To Take You Higher
  • 19. 

    On which 1971 hit single did Billy Preston and Bobby Womack contribute?

    • Stand!

    • Runnin' Away

    • Hot Fun In The Summertime

    • Family Affair

    Correct Answer
    A. Family Affair
  • 20. 

    Despite forming in San Francisco, the related members of Sly & the Family Stone grew up where?

    • Virginia

    • Washington

    • Illinois

    • Texas

    Correct Answer
    A. Texas
  • 21. 

    Which of these "Stones" was not a part of the band?

    • Vet

    • Jerry

    • Rose

    • Freddie

    Correct Answer
    A. Jerry
  • 22. 

    What album was Sly & the Family Stone's first to top the U.S. charts?

    • Stand!

    • Fresh

    • There's a Riot Goin' On

    • Small Talk

    Correct Answer
    A. There's a Riot Goin' On
  • 23. 

    An Associated Press report after Sly Stone's 2006 Grammy appearance compared him to which author?

    • Jack Kerouac

    • J.D. Salinger

    • Kurt Vonnegut

    • Jules Verne

    Correct Answer
    A. J.D. Salinger
  • 24. 

    Which album was Sly & the Family Stone's first to crack the Top Ten?

    • Dance To The Music

    • Stand!

    • Small Talk

    • There's a Riot Goin' On

    Correct Answer
    A. Stand!
  • 25. 

    Which San Francisco music critic noted "Two types of black music... before and after Sly Stone"?

    • David Fricke

    • Joel Selvin

    • Christopher Farley

    • Lester Bangs

    Correct Answer
    A. Joel Selvin

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