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Founding member of Sly and The Family Stone, Jerry Martini

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Founding member of "Sly and The Family Stone," Jerry Martini will be joining "Everybody is a Star" with Choc'Late. Jerry Martini is best known for being the saxophonist for the popular and influential band Sly and the Family Stone.

It was at his suggestion that Sly and the Family Stone came about, and he became one of its key figures. 

In 2004-2005, he helped form the tribute band FamilyStoneExperience bringing together several Family Stone Alumni including Greg Errico, Cynthia Robinson, Dawn Silva, Gail Muldrow among others.

In 2006, after a stint with Prince's touring band, he reunited with the original Family Stone. The Family Stone continues giving you the musical experience that has brought them in front of over half a million people through Europe and the US; spreading the roots of funk that is The Family Stone. 

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