Conversation so far:
Where was the band formed?
At the suggestion of Stone's friend, saxophonist Jerry Martini, Sly and Freddie combined their bands, creating Sly and the Family Stone in November 1966.
How many band members were there?
Cynthia Robinson on trumpet.
Around the same time, Freddie founded a band called Freddie & the Stone Souls, which included Gregg Errico on drums, and Ronnie Crawford on saxophone.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Upon its February 1968 release, "Dance to the Music" became a widespread ground-breaking hit, and was the band's first charting single, reaching #8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Did they have any other hits that charted?
the Abaco Dream single "Life And Death In G & A", recorded for A&M Records in 1967 and peaking at #74 in September 1969, was performed by Sly.
Did they tour?
In September 1968, the band embarked on its first overseas tour, to England.
It was cut short.

Question: Why was it cut short?
Self-contained rewrite: Why was the tour with Sly and the Family Stone cut short?