Vet (Little Sister) Stone is the youngest of Sly, Freddie, and Rose Stone. Vet joined Sly & The Family Stone as a backing vocalist. She went on the road with the group, playing such interesting venues as Lil' Bo Peeps in San Francisco, The Sugar Shack in Boston, celebrated Madison Square Garden and legendary Woodstock. Vet's evolution would eventually culminate in the creation of Little Sister, a dynamic trio of women who were an integral part of Sly & The Family Stone from the beginning. 2005 found Vet a member of the Praise & Worship Team at Evangelist Temple Fellowship Center in Vallejo, California, Pastored by her brother, Elder Frederick Stewart (Freddie Stone). Formerly the Choir Director, Vet's Music Ministry includes the founding of her group, Phunk Phamily Affair - recently renamed by her brother Sly as The Family Stone - rocking houses from San Francisco to New York. For more information, please continue to visit www.slyslilsis.com and www.familystoneband.com.
Skyler Jett received a Grammy award embossed plaque from NARAS for singing with Celine Dion on the Grammy winning hit song and record of the year (1998), "My Heart Will Go On" from the blockbuster hit film "Titanic. Skyler Jett played a vital role in the 2007 return of Sly Stone. His many accomplishments and credits are too many to name, but he invites you to log on to his website [www.skylerjett.com]. Also take a peek at his new video on Youtube.com for the song he's just written and produced about the environment titled Think Green. Search Think Green, Skyler Jett. Not only is Skyler involved in the music community, he's also an advocate for bringing back live entertainment so that our youth will have a chance to share in the magic he was blessed to experience while growing up.
Rose is the middle sister. Rose Stone is known as a lead vocal and keyboardist of Sly and the Family Stone. She sang before the King of Morocco and has performed in the largest venues around the world. Rose was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame with several gold and platinum records. In 2006, The Family was honored at the Grammys. For more information, go to www.rosestoneuniverse.com
Freddie studied music theory and composition, and acquired skills on many of the wind and string instruments. In 1965 he formed a group called Freddie and the Stone Souls. The group played various nightclubs and dances in the San Francisco area. In 1967, Sly and the Family Stone was born. As the naked eye tells the story, there is nothing more to the making of Sly and the Family Stone than a collaboration of two brothers. As they say, "the rest is history". As a musician, songwriter, and producer, Freddie has written songs for his sister, Rose, brother Sylvester (Sly Stone), and Larry Graham. He is also credited for his arrangement of songs on the 1995 release of the Promise Keepers album. For more information, go to www.stonecisum.com.
(Elva) Tyne Mouton is also an original Little Sister vocal.
Lisa Stone, daughter of Rose Stone, has been recording since she was a little girl and has never stopped. She has performed with George Michael, Yes, Paula Abdul, Michael Jackson and her amazing voice can be heard on the sound tracks of The Color Purple and The Lady Killers. Lisa is now on the front line of the Family Stone with her Aunt Vet, carrying on the family tradition.
Wilton Rabb (guitar) played for Graham Central Station.
Jimmy McKinney (keyboard & Musical Director)& played for McFadden and Whitehead. He also wrote and produced for Freddie Jackson and The Commodores.
Eric Young (Bass Player) played with Con Funk Shun.
Alphonso (A.G.) Guillory played for Buddy Miles, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, and Family Stone.
Ashley Duval plays the trumpet for the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival.
| Welcome to the Official Family Stone band website. The Family Stone has original member Cynthia Robinson on trumpet, Sly's little sister, Vet Stone and his neice Lisa Stone on vocals, along with Grammy-winning vocalist Skyler Jett. The Family Stone is produced by Sly himself, with music written and arranged by his hand. This is the only official source for new information about Sly's Family Stone. |
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