McGee on music: Will.i.am is the true successor to Sly Stone

The Black Eyed Peas man is easily the heir to the funk futurist, continuing the legacy of his musical geniusIt's with eager anticipation that I look forward to the return of Sly and the Family Stone. I mean, it's Sly! His Coachella festival appearance and forthcoming album sit well within the reunion trend. My hope is that Sly's return inspires musicians again. The noughties were an excellent time for Sly-spotting (after being out of spotlight for decades – with only brief musical forays ...

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