In 1971, Sly Stone put together a new single called “Family Affair”. This stood apart from Stone’s earlier hits like “Everyday People” and “Dance to the Music” because it was much sparser and grimmer. Outside of Stone’s discography the song also stands out because it was the first number one hit to use a drum machine, the instrument that would most shape popular music over the next few decades. #musichistory #musicstory #70sfunk #70smusic #drummachine #slystone #slyandthefamilystone #drake #hotlinebling #disco