Rustee Allen (Sly Stone, Robin Trower)

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He had the daunting task of succeeding Larry Graham in Sly & the Family Stone – on Larry’s recommendation – and James Dewar in Robin Trower’s iconic 70s ensembles, affording the virtuoso guitarist a decidedly funkier disposition as Dewar set aside the bass to concentrate on his vocals.

Dig Rustee with James Dewar and Robin Trower “In City Dreams” https://youtu.be/KbRHHJWpudI

Rustee Allen (sometimes referred to as “Rusty” on album credits) is a soulful pocket and harmonic player who also cut sides and/or worked on stage with Angela Bofill, Rose Stone, George Clinton, and Bobby Womack, among others.

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Dig Rustee on Sly’s “If You Want Me To Stay” https://youtu.be/gZFabOuF4Ps

Dig Rustee and Sly “Keep On Dancin’ “ https://youtu.be/TwGt12ywrZs

Dig Rustee on “Caravan to Midnight” https://youtu.be/GcHR3lxqsUg

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