Legendary Poet And Musician Gil Scott-Heron Passes Away
Jumat, 27 Mei 2011 by Android Blackberry
Celebrated poet, musician and author Gil Scott-Heron passed away today in the age of 62 because of however unknown causes. Scott-Heron’s death was reportedly confirmed by the legendary spoken word artist’s publisher Jamie Byng via Twitter using the tweet studying, “Just heard the very sad news that my dear friend and one particular of the most inspiring individuals I've ever met, the fantastic Gil Scott-Heron, died nowadays.”
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Generally regarded as one particular from the leaders and chief influences within the precursory stages of hip hop, Gil Scott-Heron helped to define a turbulent time for African-Americans and black militarism within the 1970s via his well-known functions including Pieces Of A Man and Winter In America. His politically charged poem and song “The Revolution Is not going to Be Televised” is maybe Scott-Heron’s most notable work because the 1971 single from Pieces Of A Man has been sampled by hip hop artists and typically quoted by numerous.
As news of Scott-Heron’s passing rippled by way of cyberspace, rap artists who no doubt saw the poet as a hero supplied touching words in his memory. Talib Kweli mentioned a number of references to his connection to Scott-Heron and supplied a loving tribute inside a series of tweets from his Twitter account. “Wow. The rest of my evening I'm gonna listen to Gil Scot Heron. We adore you brother. We'll miss you. RIP.” Talib went on to add, “I met Gil Scot Heron at SOBs in 1993, I went to determine him perform. He absolutely influenced me as an artist.” A swift glance at Kweli’s account will reveal other loving anecdotes from the rapper.
Slaughterhouse rapper Joell Ortiz also tweeted his memories of Gil Scott-Heron. “Seen Gil Scott Heron at Joe's Pub when I was a kid. Prince was there,” remarked Ortiz. Producer Just Blaze could barely address the news via his Twitter account. “Terrible news to get even though on stage. Nobody in my family died but gil scot was ... ah forget it. Gonna finish this show,” said the beat maker. Public Enemy front man Chuck D added, “RIP GSH..and we do what we do and how we do due to you.And to those that do not know tip your hat using a hand more than your heart & recognize.” Chuck D also revealed via his Twitter account that he was to be featured on an upcoming project with Scott-Heron.
Gil Scott Heron’s 2010 album I’m New Here was released to critical acclaim and signaled a resurgence of art from the poet as his much publicized struggles with drug addiction and legal problems almost overshadowed his legacy. Scott-Heron leaves behind 15 studio albums, 11 compilation albums and 9 live recordings.
R.I.P. to the great Gil Scott-Heron. Your words will live on foreve
