💨 Abstract

In D.C., Vito Maggiolo recalls the 1970 Sly and the Family Stone concert at Constitution Hall, which began five hours late. Despite the chaotic wait and tense crowd, Sly Stone's performance transformed the mood, making the show memorable. Maggiolo, then a high schooler, witnessed the event firsthand and remembers the band's powerful music and Sly's ability to calm and delight the audience.

Courtesy: Mike Murillo