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AchievementAugust 17, 1969· music

Sly and the Family Stone electrify Woodstock

Sly and the Family Stone's dawn performance at Woodstock was called the festival's highlight, showcasing the first racially and gender-integrated rock band to achieve mainstream success. Their blend of funk, rock, and psychedelia created a new musical language and directly influenced Prince, Michael Jackson, and countless others.