Everyday People Sly Stone's pleas for peace and equality between differing races and social groups, a major theme and focus for the band. The Family Stone featured Caucasians Greg Errico and Jerry Martini in its lineup, as well as females Rose Stone and Cynthia Robinson; making it the first major integrated band in rock history. Sly and the Family Stone's message was about peace and equality through music, and this song reflects the same. Unlike the band's more typically funky and psychedelic records, "Everyday People" is a mid-tempo number with a more mainstream pop feel. Sly, singing the main verses for the
The Dead 60s on 24 June 2005, but before their set, the stage was hit by lightning and the performance was cancelled. The band continued to tour throughout 2005 & 2006 playing various festivals in US, UK, Europe and Japan. The Dead 60s moved to New York during the start of 2007 to record their second album, "Time To Take Sides". The album was recorded at Avatar Studios and SeeSquaredStudios. It was produced by David Kahne and engineered by Joe Barresi. On 1 September 2007, The Dead 60s performed live at a gig which attracted 30,000 people (approx) at Ward Park, Bangor, Northern