a bassist, a drummer, a trumpeter and a saxophonist. Thise band was a rock band but they were more specifically focused on soul, funk and psychedelic music. Sly and the Family Stone group members Sources: 1. "Wikipedia." Sly & the Family Stone . 19 Nov 2006 < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sly_and_the_family_stone >. 2. "Soulwalking."