The Family Stone

The Family Stone of the '60s had dissolved decisively by the 1973 release of "Fresh" - notably, Larry Graham (who invented the technique of thumb-popping bass playing) had quit during "Riot." As Sly became more and more lyrically self-referential, the illusion of the band as ... moreanything other than a vehicle for his songwriting faded; "Fresh," like "Riot," is essentially solo work.
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