Sly Stone
This goo was worth a point in June 2025.
publication date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 (part of June 2025)
category: 
Music
clue: With his family band (some of whom were his actual family), he recorded hits about everyday people despite referring to himself as a mice elf.
explanation: Stone was the frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, whose hits included "Everyday People" and "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin." more…
intended difficulty: very easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky
Similar Goos
Summer Walker
Now that Summer has arrived, here's a reminder that while her 2018 hit about the necessity of love was an important breakthrough for her, she quickly got over it and still is. Go »
Ella Fitzgerald
The Queen of Jazz dominated charts in the 1940s with hits including "I'm Making Believe," "Imagination," "It's Only a Paper Moon," and "Baby, It's Cold Outside." Go »
Kerry Livgren
This guitarist named the band that he co-founded after the state in which he was born and raised. Ironically, one of their most successful albums is named for an ocean saying despite his home state being landlocked. Go »
KT Tunstall
This Scottish singer's suddenly icy hit became red hot when used for Clinton's 2008 campaign. Go »
Doechii
She was anxious that her album about permanent reptilian injuries might not catch on, but Altimately it found success at the Grammys. Go »
