I Want to Take You Higher & Updated: The Life and Times of Sly & the Family Stone - Softcover

Kaliss, Jeff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0879309849 ISBN 13: 9780879309848

Publisher: Backbeat, 2009

Synopsis

(Book). Paperback edition of the first in-depth biography of the legendary Sly Stone now updated! "An account as upbeat as those early hits ...it's a great tale." Mojo Author Jeff Kaliss scored the first face-to-face interview with the reclusive superstar in over 20 years, making this book a must-read for any rock'n'roll fan. From the anthemic early hits ("I Want to Take You Higher," "Family Affair," "Dance to the Music") that powered Woodstock, through the moody meditations of "There's a Riot Going On" and beyond, Sly and the Family Stone have left an indelible stamp on rock, funk, pop, and hip-hop. The story follows the evolution of Sly and the Family Stone from local favorites to global rock stars whose success was undermined by drugs and self-delusion. In this updated version of the popular biography, Jeff Kaliss brings the story forward with new interviews and new revelations about a star in turmoil.

About this title

About the Author:

Jeff Kaliss has been writing for over a quarter-century about a wide variety of music and other forms of entertainment. His January 2007 article in the Los Angeles Times was based in part on the first in-person interview with Sly Stone in 21 years.

Review:

"Finally, the definitive and story of the life and times of Sly Stone is here.... Kaliss delivers a vivid tale of funky love, music and drugs that nails the tale of Sly Stone." -- Rickey Vincent, author of Funk: The Music, The People, and The Rhythm of The One

"It's amazing, although not exactly surprising, that Sly and the Family Stone's volatile story has never fully been told. But now it has, and the tellers include the elusive and elliptical Sly Stone himself. Whatever else he is, he's a stone genius; a major influence on R&B, funk, pop and rock musicians since he emerged in 1968. Through Sly and his band, this book offers additional lessons, about traversing life as well as about making music." -- Ben Fong-Torres, author of Not Fade Away:

A Backstage Pass to 20 Years of Rock & Roll and Becoming Almost Famous: My Back Pages in Music, Writing and Life

"Jeff Kaliss gives his readers a fascinating tour of the life of an errant, irreverent, and iridescent musical legend." -- David Kapralik, former manager, Sly & the Family Stone

"Jeff Kaliss's wonderful work captures the group, the times and its relevance." -- Dennis Watlington author of Chasing America: Notes from a Rock 'n' Soul Integrationist

An account as upbeat as those early hits... it s a great tale. -- Mojo --Various

Meticulously reported. --Vibe

Essential reading for anyone interested in a musician who reshaped popular music. --SF Weekly

--Various

Jeff Kaliss's wonderful work captures the group, the times and its relevance." -- Dennis Watlington author of Chasing America: Notes from a Rock 'n' Soul Integrationist

An account as upbeat as those early hits... it s a great tale. -- Mojo
Meticulously reported. --Vibe

Essential reading for anyone interested in a musician who reshaped popular music. --SF Weekly

Finally, the definitive and story of the life and times of Sly Stone is here.... Kaliss delivers a vivid tale of funky love, music and drugs that nails the tale of Sly Stone. -- Rickey Vincent, author of Funk: The Music, The People, and The Rhythm of The One. It's amazing, although not exactly surprising, that Sly and the Family Stone's volatile story has never fully been told. But now it has, and the tellers include the elusive and elliptical Sly Stone himself. Whatever else he is, he's a stone genius; a major influence on R&B, funk, pop and rock musicians since he emerged in 1968. Through Sly and his band, this book offers additional lessons, about traversing life as well as about making music. --Ben Fong-Torres, author of Not Fade Away: A Backstage Pass to 20 Years of Rock & Roll and Becoming Almost Famous: My Back Pages in Music, Writing and Life --Various

Jeff Kaliss gives his readers a fascinating tour of the life of an errant, irreverent, and iridescent musical legend. -- David Kapralik, former manager, Sly & the Family Stone Jeff Kaliss's wonderful work captures the group, the times and its relevance. -- Dennis Watlington author of Chasing America: Notes from a Rock 'n' Soul Integrationist An account as upbeat as those early hits... it s a great tale. -- Mojo Meticulously reported. -- Vibe Essential reading for anyone interested in a musician who reshaped popular music. --SF Weekly Finally, the definitive and story of the life and times of Sly Stone is here.... Kaliss delivers a vivid tale of funky love, music and drugs that nails the tale of Sly Stone. -- Rickey Vincent, author of Funk: The Music, The People, and The Rhythm of The One --Various

About this edition

• Publisher: Backbeat
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0879309849
• ISBN 13: 9780879309848
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224