The music of Sly and the Family Stone was incredibly funky to begin with, but imagine adding rapper Chuck D, soulman Isaac Hayes and singer D'Angelo to the mix. That's what happened after producer Steve Jordan re-imagined Sly's "Sing a Simple Song." Chuck D and Isaac Hayes talk about Sly's music and how he impacted the culture and their lives. Click here to listen.
Even though Sly and the Family Stone were together for a short period of time, their music continues to influence artists of many styles. Pop star John Mayer tells us about he teamed up with legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy to put a serious edge on Sly's "You Can Make It If You Try." Click here to listen.