Sly and The Family Stone's debut album, A Whole New Thing, released in late 1967, reflects Sly Stone's exploration of various musical genres including rock, funk, and psychedelic sounds. Though initially misunderstood by critics and the public, this LP laid the groundwork for Sly's future influence in music. Questlove's documentary, Sly Lives!, provides insight into Sly's significant contributions to other notable acts, revealing his collaboration with Grace Slick and the Grateful Dead, emphasizing his role as a pioneering producer. A notable reflection from George Clinton captures the period's racial divide in music.
Released in the latter part of 1967, A Whole New Thing, the debut record by Sly and The Family Stone, was a direct account of where Sly Stone was traveling.
Sly Lives! illustrates how Sly was involved with influential artists like Grace Slick and the early Grateful Dead, showcasing his immense production talent.
Critics and music fans found Sly and The Family Stone's debut record confusing; it didn’t make a commercial impact upon its release.
George Clinton captured the essence of Sly's music: 'At the time, we were too white for Black and too Black for white.'
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