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The Greatest American Rock Band Bracket!
Second Round, Funk/R&B/Blues Division


Sly and the Family Stone (1) vs. the Temptations (9)

Funky peace and love-spreaders versus the smoothest Motown vocalists
Sly and the Family Stone:
"Sly & the Family Stone harnessed all of the disparate musical and social trends of the late '60s, creating a wild, brilliant fusion of soul, rock, R&B, psychedelia, and funk that broke boundaries down without a second thought. The Family Stone was comprised of men and women, and Blacks and whites, making the band the first fully integrated group in rock's history. That integration shone through the music, as well as the group's message. Before Stone, very few soul and R&B groups delved into political and social commentary; after him, it became a tradition. The Family Stone's arrangements were ingenious, filled with unexpected group vocals, syncopated rhythms, punchy horns, and pop melodies."
​​--Allmusic.com


Popularity
  • Over 8 million records sold worldwide
  • Two Gold,  two Platinum albums
  • Four #1 singles
  • Five top-ten singles
  • 17 top-100 singles

Influence:
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 1993
  • Ranked #41 on Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Artists"
  • Three albums on Rolling Stone's "Top 500 Albums"
The Temptations:
"Thanks to their impeccable harmonies, a parade of hits, and fine-tuned choreography, the Temptations became the definitive vocal group of the 1960s. One of Motown's most elastic acts, they tackled both lush pop and politically charged funk with equal flair, and over time have weathered a steady stream of changes in personnel and consumer tastes with rare dignity and grace. Among their many achievements are 15 Top Ten pop hits, Grammy awards for Best R&B Performance, and taccolades from the Recording Academy into the 2010s, including a Lifetime Achievement Award. Nineteen of the Temptations' albums and compilations have gone either gold or platinum."
--AllMusic.com

Popularity
  • Over 13 million records sold worldwide
  • Nine Gold albums
  • 14 #1 singles
  • 6.8 million Spotify streams
  • Three Grammy Awards

Influence:
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,  1989
  • R&B Music Hall of Fame, 2013
  • Ranked #63 on Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Artists"
  • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

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