In short
The artists most similar to Sly Stone are Sly & the Family Stone, Funkadelic, Bill Withers, Parliament and Minnie Riperton, from the same rock and funk circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Sly Stone?
The artists most similar to Sly Stone are Sly & the Family Stone, Funkadelic, Bill Withers, Parliament and Minnie Riperton, from the same rock and funk circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Sly Stone?
With Digs you create a "Like Sly Stone" Dig: a short session of Bandcamp tracks with the same sound, from independent artists.
What genre is Sly Stone?
Sly Stone is usually associated with rock and funk (artist · US · born 1943), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 1 November 2026.