When I was a young man, I interviewed legendary New York City radio host and writer Imhotep Gary Byrd. Don't tell, but this was my very first interview (done during my sophomore year at NYU).

Byrd talks about how both Sly, of Sly and The Family Stone, and Curtis Mayfield, of the Impressions, influenced his writing activism when he first arrived in New York City radio from Buffalo, New York.

Originally produced for my Black History People website, here's Gary, (see the video below), after my introduction, talking about Curtis Mayfield and Sly Stone. It's 59 seconds, pulled from the 5-1/2 minute conversation. Sly Stone, RIP 1943-2025.

Here's a bunch of other stuff related to the late Sly Stone that I have previously written.

Don't miss the first story on this list, Sly Stone - Thank You! Review, and the last one, The Secret Life of Sly Stone.

• Sly Stone - Thank You! Review
• Sly Stone's July 4 Flag Day
• David Ruffin - Eddie Kendricks - Family Affair
• George Clinton & his Gangsters of Love
• John Legend Honored by Songwriters Hall of Fame
• Does Sly Stone know the way to San Jose?
• Sly Stone takes you Higher with Reissues
• Little Richard, Sly Stone, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles, & Prince
• The Secret Life of Sly Stone 

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