definitely not Stevie. he's getting his due.

Stevie has received more than a dozen Grammys - including 3 for Album of the Year during his classic streak in the 70s. he's got platinum plaques. he's in the RRHOF. i think he got a Kennedy Center honor. he's performed at every award show i can think of. he's got an Oscar. several of his 70s albums almost always appear on lists of The Best Albums Ever, even those compiled by rockists.

what more can he get?

as for Sly...he's relatively under the radar, but his work has been lauded similarly, minus the award statues. but that's not surprising since his work was so far ahead of its time. if he was around more he'd probably have more lifetime achievement awards.

there are other Black musicians out there who haven't gotten theirs when it comes to props. Stevie and Sly aren't among them. i don't get the feeling that either is underrated.