When soul legend Sly Stone passed away, Stevie Wonder knew he couldn’t let the moment go quietly. At 75 years old, Stevie stepped onto the stage at the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and completely set the place on fire, opening the night with a full-blown tribute packed with Sly and the Family Stone’s greatest hits. From the first note, it was clear—time hasn’t touched him. The crowd watched in disbelief as Stevie delivered pure funk, heart, and joy, sounding just as powerful as he did more than 60 years ago when he first burst onto the scene. Fans couldn’t stop talking, with many saying, “Boy, Stevie is still as incredible at 75 as he was back then.” And just when it couldn’t get any better, Jennifer Hudson came in and stole breaths across the room with a jaw-dropping, sky-high vocal run on “Higher.” It wasn’t just a performance—it was a celebration, a goodbye, and a reminder that real legends never fade…
When news broke that Sly Stone had passed away, the music world braced itself for a quiet, reverent goodbye. But Stevie Wonder had other plans. […]
