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Gil Scott-Heron
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Gil Scott-Heron performing in Sweden, 2011
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gilbert Scott-Heron |
| Born | April 1, 1949 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 27, 2011 (aged 62) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Soul, jazz, blues, proto-rap |
| Occupation(s) | Poet, singer, songwriter, author |
| Instruments | Vocals, electric piano, guitar |
| Years active | 1969–2011 |
Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011) was an American poet, musician, and author. He is best known for his work in spoken-word soul music in the 1960s and 1970s and his work with Brian Jackson.
Scott-Heron is most famous for his poem and song, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. This piece helped develop the black protest movement and influenced the rap genre.
In 2010, he released an album titled I'm New Here.
Scott-Heron was HIV-positive.
Images for kids
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Scott-Heron performing at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, 2009
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Scott-Heron performing at the Göta Källare nightclub in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2010
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New York City artist Chico painted this commemorative on the side of a building.
See also
In Spanish: Gil Scott-Heron para niños
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