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Gerald Lucas Honors Musical Icon Sly Stone with New Cover of “If You Want Me To Stay”
An inspired tribute from one multi-instrumentalist to another
Acclaimed musician, singer, and composer Gerald Lucas announces the release of his new cover of “If You Want Me To Stay,” a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Sly Stone. The release arrives in the wake of Stone’s passing on June 9, 2025, honoring the profound influence he had on generations of artists.
“I played Sly Stone’s records all the time growing up,” Lucas recalls. “I was always amazed how Sly could play many different instruments as he blended and fused various musical styles.” Inspired by that legacy, Lucas set out to reimagine one of his favorite Sly Stone songs—performing every instrument on the track himself as a nod to Stone’s groundbreaking artistry.
The result is a deeply personal and musically rich rendition that captures the spirit of the original while showcasing Lucas’s own versatility and creative voice. Much like his musical hero, Lucas demonstrates his mastery across multiple instruments, delivering a layered and soulful performance that bridges past and present.
Gerald Lucas is an internationally recognized multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, composer, and arranger. His career has taken him to some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including Carnegie Hall and multiple appearances at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Known for his dynamic musicianship and genre-blending approach, Lucas continues to push artistic boundaries while paying homage to the icons who shaped his sound.
With “If You Want Me To Stay,” Gerald Lucas not only celebrates the enduring legacy of Sly Stone but also reaffirms his own place as a powerful and innovative voice in contemporary music.
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Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays Presents “The Wall” On Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 7 PM PT on Twitch
Rocky Kramer will be hosting “The Wall” on this week’s episode of Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays on Twitch. Tune into Twitch on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 at 7 PM PT for this amazing show.
Rocky Kramer is a guitar virtuoso, often being compared to the greatest guitar players in the world. Rocky has performed on shows with some of the greatest musicians on the planet including Ozzy Osbourne, John Lodge, Steve Vai, Leland Sklar, Kenny Aronoff, Tommy James, Verdeen White, Ten Years After, BuckCherry, Rick Wakeman and more.
Rocky’s first studio album, “Firestorm” is now available worldwide through Allied Artists Music Group, together with an epic music video of his #1 Global DRT Chart topper single, “Rock Star”, that also picked up a Best Rock Performance nod at the 2019 Hollywood Music In Media Awards (“HMMA”).
Rocky Kramer recently returned to the studio to record his sophomore album “Alone In The Rain” which will be released soon!!!
Rocky Kramer was recently cast in The Mutt Productions/ Allied Artists rock n’ roll time travel comedy adventure “Rockin’ In Time” where he will play the film’s lead character, Lars Olsen. The film is being directed by Aaron Lee Lopez (of the “Teenage Girl” franchise) and is being produced by multi-platinum and six-time Grammy Award winning musician turned motion picture producer, Kurt Wipfli.
Rocky Kramer is now the new lead guitarist in Prescott Niles’ new revival of the legendary band The Knack. Known worldwide for their smash hit “My Sharona,” The Knack helped define the sound of late-1970s power pop and rock. Decades later, the band’s influence continues to resonate with fans and musicians across generations. With Rocky Kramer now joining the lineup, the band is poised to introduce that legacy to a new era of audiences while honoring the spirit that made them legendary.
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Watch Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays “The Wall” on June 16th , 2026, at 7 PM PT on Twitch here:
http://www.twitch.tv/rockykramer
The official website for Rocky Kramer may be found at http://www.RockyKramer.com
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