The Sly Stone Meltdown (keyboard technical problems) + Stand - Coachella 2010

[troutmask1970]

is he drunk or just strung out??

[hershysquirts187]

i know he needs the money. but why would they let him go out like this. smokey robinson should let him live in one of his houses.

[dexfx69]

This is a man who once placed enormous sacrifice and efforts on helping those in need through his music. So I give him much love and respect always. And even though this performance was nebulous and fragmented, there's still tidbids of awesomeness holding it together. Love ya Sly.

[lowriderbandfan]

Check out 'Sly Stone sues his former manager' video here on YouTube and maybe you will get a better understanding of why Sly is where he's at now. GET YOURS SLY!

[mssquirrely]

Woww!! Hey I still love Sly not gonna turn my back on my heroes...."STAND Sly, STAND !!"

[Rxsouthern]

Fucking cameraman

[breedsauce101]

This made me sad. Drugs suck. Sly, we love you Brother, get some help,

[Eyemallfunkedup]

Sly still having an impact. Video made me laugh and cry. Love you man.

PEACE

[pucchibaby]

I Love What Sly Music Has done for me and made me feel I Love You Sly no Matter What.Period

[robin56]

aH...SUCH IS LIFE....with the legend :)

[Dealit707]

What a disaster.

[StanfordSCOPE]

at 5:38 it seems like he isn't singing...but his voice is still coming through. they just played the CD and he was supposed to sing or lip synch over it? or was that a back up vocalist trying to carry the water? sly is a legend. this is depressing.

[hndrxuntilidie]

Tears.*

[flashbang504]

Hot mess



[searayus1]

Sad...................



[KrackaMan100]

Give Sly a break. The man broke his neck that's why he hold's it the way it does and those painkillers can be addictive. Besides him be wasted from the past and old age. He revaled all this on the Stone & Digital show!

[Darylsmith4565]

What a waste. Just say no. This is a prime example what drugs will do to you.

[olliearl]

man I'm sick of the drugs and alcohol ..so sick of it..what a waste of precious gifts.

[pamelahayes913]

They should get the band back together minus Sly and have Freddie front it. The rest of the originol band are still great. There is still greatness there.

[MegaGum1]

Cynthia been there from the start. From the root to tha fruit.

Cynthia on the Throne.

[MushroomMountainGoat]

Look, the Gorillaz are a manufactured piece of trash, and so is this, BUT...Sly has legacy. Gorillaz steal from that vibe. They are pop like mcdonalds. Sly is pop like you can't describe. He is unpredictable and rubs all you hipsters the wrong way I see. it's quite hilarious all the panzy ass voices going " I can't believe this" while they are waiting to get their nails done. Boys are so effeminite now. They need to be held by their daddies who left them . My woman could knock the shit out them

[ObamaBinLyin]

I thought Sly Stone was dead. after seeing this video, now I know he is. why would these money hungry assholes allow a Guy in his condition take the stage?

[stretchmorgan]

I feel sorry for his daughter. She must be mortified. There's no excuse for this, I don't care who you are. I am a massive fan of his but I would have happily kicked his ass into next Christmas for this even if he is 70 or whatever.

[krabby101]

God he fucking sucks. Washed up piece of shit. Fuck you Sly. Thank God I was at the Gorillaz.

[starlost1957]

@krabby101 Sly & Family Stones made millions!!! Krabby101 made cents. LOL LOL LOL

[AlonnnZahavi]

damn



[BassGuyGG]

OMG this is so sad. Sly, PLEASE get it together and come back on top of your game. The world needs you and your positive message.

[BassGuyGG]

OMG this is so sad. Please get it together and come back fierce. The world needs you at the top of your powers to spread your message again.

[troddsy]

it was that englishman journalist steve hands who wrote a condemning article on sly in 2006 crucifying him for being unable to perform like 1968 but at least hes giving it a go and out to prove them wrong anyway. i stopped watching at the vocoder incident please take this video down

[RobRokken]

I'd SOOO pay to see this!!!

[dkapone]

"Cocaine iz a helluva drug"..........Rick James.

[cedrharper]

omg...r u serious. i hate seeing sly like this. love u sly.

[dogstarman1]

Shut Up! He's a star and none of of you can ever come close!! Easy for you to sit back on your stupid computers saying dumb ass shit like you think you know anything about any of this.

[rodentcafeteria]

wow, he should have stayed in seclusion. It's like watching your drunk uncle at a family reunion.

[rodentcafeteria]

wow, he should have stayed in seclusion.

[bananabeam]

No "keyboard technical problems" here, it's more like a mental breakdown problem some 30 years ago,still happening....Very,very sad.....(Note:He is trying to play a vocoder without pressing the keys...)

[TheBbinca]

Correction: Not his sister there, but Cynthia standing strong on the trumpet.

[TheBbinca]

If you have love in your heart, please pray for this situation. I don't know all the facts, ut I know someone who does...God in heaven does. We don't know if there's pain, shame, guilt, temptation or what kind stronghold he's unable to let loose. Sly made us feel happy when things were going good. We have to return our love by being supportive in prayers and respect for those who can't see their way. "Stand" by Sly just like his sister does so proudly in this video. Sorry this is long.

[Streamline09]

I'm sure his family is doing it's best to help keep him together. Prays wouldn't hurt. Looking forward to the studio work.

[retrovertigoes]

Had no idea he'd actually performed. Depressing to see him in such a complete state.

[coleodin]

Oof... this was just brutal to watch. I was there from the beginning to end, and it was heart-wrenching to see the band in such an uncomfortable scene. Eventually people booed, things were thrown, & the crowd got fed up. I can't convey the uncomfortable feeling in the tent. It was simultaneously epic, and tragic. Hot fun, family affair, and if you want me, were at moments, glorious, but they all fell apart It coulda been the moment of the weekend, but instead, it was the punchline. Sad... :(