Questlove Releases Documentaries Celebrating SNL, Sly Stone

Two new music documentaries, 'Becoming Led Zeppelin' and 'Sly Lives!,' showcase the legacies of these iconic bands, albeit from different perspectives. 'Becoming Led Zeppelin' features rare performance footage from the band's early days and is currently showing in theaters, while 'Sly Lives!' is available for streaming on Hulu and examines the cultural impact of Sly & the Family Stone. Questlove's involvement in both projects highlights his dedication to celebrating influential music figures, with 'Sly Lives!' focusing on the significance of Sly Stone as a pioneering Black artist. Meanwhile, 'Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,' also co-directed by Questlove, celebrates the musical moments from 'Saturday Night Live' over its five-decade history and is available for streaming on Peacock. Both documentaries reflect on the evolution of music and the cultural conversations surrounding race and representation. The films underscore the importance of recognizing diverse contributions to the rock genre, often overshadowed by mainstream narratives.