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Stevie Wonder vows to keep playing “for as long as I breathe”
“I love doing what I'm doing. An artist never stops drawing”

Questlove, Chaka Khan, Clairo lead tributes to Sly Stone: “A true innovator and pioneer of funk”
The legendary funk pioneer passed away yesterday (June 9) following “a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues”

Funk pioneer Sly Stone has died aged 82
A press statement confirmed that he had died peacefully surrounded by his family after a prolonged period of poor health

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis launches “concert-friendly” canned coffee brand, Jolene
It supports an all-female co-op in Peru, and will be available at various festivals and amphitheatres owned by Live Nation

George Clinton files $100 million copyright lawsuit over ownership of his music
"This is about my family and the family of the other legacy artists, and us being able to give generational wealth to our family from our intellectual property"

‘Everybody Loves The Sunshine’ hitmaker and jazz-funk pioneer Roy Ayers has died, aged 84
His family have confirmed that his death comes after a "long illness"

The Isley Brothers’ Chris Jasper dies, aged 73
"His legacy will live on as an inspiration for generations"

Primus announce new drummer after open call for auditions
The audition process was triggered by the "complete shock" departure of Tim Alexander in October

Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers play LA FireAid show at Kia Forum with hit-packed medley
They fittingly played tracks like ‘Dani California’ and ‘Californication’

Man arrested in connection with death of 24-7 Spyz frontman P. Fluid
The frontman of the influential funk metal band was found dead in an abandoned vehicle on January 13, aged 64

Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers announce huge 2025 UK outdoor shows
They’ll be held in Devon and Chelmsford

Nile Rodgers & Chic confirm Glastonbury Festival 2025 performance
The singer, songwriter and guitarist accidentally shared the news last night (November 28)