
đđ„łToday, March 15, 1943, Sly Stone was born Sylvester Stewart in Denton, Texas. In March 1972, âRunninâ Awayâ by Sly & the Family Stone peaked at no. 23 on the US Hot 100. The song comes from their fifth studio album âThereâs a Riot Goinâ On.â On the Billboard 200, âThereâs a Riot Goinâ Onâ is the bandâs best performer, reaching no. 1 in December 1971. Sly Stone has lead the band in a beautiful, memorable direction, giving us nine albums on the Billboard 200.