I Want to Take You Higher - Revised & Updated

I Want to Take You Higher - Revised & Updated. (The Life and Times of Sly & the Family Stone). By Sly and the Family Stone. Book. Softcover. 224 pages. Published by Backbeat Books.

Paperback edition of the first in-depth biography of the legendary Sly Stone – now updated!

“An account as upbeat as those early hits ...it's a great tale.” – Mojo

Author Jeff Kaliss scored the first face-to-face interview with the reclusive superstar in over 20 years, making this book a must-read for any rock'n'roll fan. From the anthemic early hits (“I Want to Take You Higher” * “Family Affair” * “Dance to the Music”) that powered Woodstock, through the moody meditations of “There's a Riot Going On” and beyond, Sly and the Family Stone have left an indelible stamp on rock, funk, pop, and hip-hop. The story follows the evolution of Sly and the Family Stone from local favorites to global rock stars whose success was undermined by drugs and self-delusion. In this updated version of the popular biography, Jeff Kaliss brings the story forward with new interviews and new revelations about a star in turmoil.