Musician. She was the trumpeter and frequent vocalist on many great hits for the musical group Sly and the Family Stone. Members original lineup included: Sly and Freddie Stone, trumpeter Cynthia Robinson, drummer Gregg Errico, saxophonist Jerry Martini, and bassist Larry Graham. Their recordings included such classics as "Dance to the Music," "Everyday People," "Stand" and "Family Affair". The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1983. She continued to work with Sly Stone even after the split of the band in the mid-70s, she later went on to become part of Family Stone bassist Larry Graham’s popular group, Graham Central Station, which had several big R&B hits in the late 70s and early 80s. She was a pioneer, a female playing an instrument traditionally associated with male musicians.
Musician. She was the trumpeter and frequent vocalist on many great hits for the musical group Sly and the Family Stone. Members original lineup included: Sly and Freddie Stone, trumpeter Cynthia Robinson, drummer Gregg Errico, saxophonist Jerry Martini, and bassist Larry Graham. Their recordings included such classics as "Dance to the Music," "Everyday People," "Stand" and "Family Affair". The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1983. She continued to work with Sly Stone even after the split of the band in the mid-70s, she later went on to become part of Family Stone bassist Larry Graham’s popular group, Graham Central Station, which had several big R&B hits in the late 70s and early 80s. She was a pioneer, a female playing an instrument traditionally associated with male musicians.
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