Oregon writer Nik Dirga discovers similarities between The Stone Roses and Sly and the Family Stone as he reviews books based on the bands.

• Blogcritics reports: At first glimpse, the only thing that the Stone Roses and Sly and the Family Stone have in common is the word "stone."  But both bands offer a peculiar cautionary tale of skyrocketing success followed by spiraling failure and seclusion. Two compelling new books in the music-criticism 33 1/3 series take on these bands' stories, and of their hits and missed potential. Alex Green's The Stone RosesThere's A Riot Goin' On. While you wouldn't necessarily think to link the Roses' psychedelic guitar-rock and Sly's funky groove, their stories have strong parallels.  More here. â€" Brad Allen