Gil Scott-Heron

Real Name:
Gil Scott-Heron
Profile:
Singer, spoken-word, activist and author of Jamaican descent
Born: April 1, 1949 (Chicago, IL, USA)
Died: May 27, 2011 (New York, NY, USA)

American poet, musician, and author known primarily for his late 1960s and early 1970s work as a spoken word soul performer and his collaborative work with musician Brian Jackson. His collaborative efforts with Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues and soul music, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles by Scott-Heron. The music of these albums, most notably Pieces of a Man and Winter in America in the early 1970s, influenced and helped engender later African-American music genres such as hip hop and neo soul. Scott-Heron’s recording work is often associated with black militant activism and has received much critical acclaim for one of his most well-known compositions “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”. On his influence, Allmusic wrote “Scott-Heron’s unique proto-rap style influenced a generation of hip-hop artists”.
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Albums

Small Talk At 125th And Lenox

(10 versions)
Flying Dutchman 1970

Pieces Of A Man

(10 versions)
Flying Dutchman 1971

Free Will

(7 versions)
Flying Dutchman 1972

The Mind Of Gil Scott-Heron

(4 versions)
Arista 1978

Real Eyes

(3 versions)
Arista 1980

Reflections

(9 versions)
Arista 1981

Moving Target

(5 versions)
Arista 1982

Spirits

(7 versions)
TVT Records 1994

Minister Of Information - Live

‎ (CD, Album)
Castle Communications 1994

The Best Of Gil Scott-Heron Live

(3 versions)
Compendia 2004

Winter In America, Summer In Europe

‎ (CD, Album)
Pickwick 2004

Live At The Town & Country 1988

‎ (2xCD, Album)
Acadia 2008

I'm New Here

(7 versions)
XL Recordings 2010

Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx - We're New Here (6 versions)

Young Turks, XL Recordings 2011

Singles & EPs

Home Is Where The Hatred Is / The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

(4 versions)
Flying Dutchman 1971

Gil Scott-Heron With Pretty Purdie And The Playboys - Lady Day And John Coltrane (3 versions)

Flying Dutchman 1972

Johannesburg

(9 versions)
Arista 1975

Superman / We Beg Your Pardon America

‎ (7")
Arista 1975

Gil Scott-Heron / General Johnson / Glitter Band, The - The Bottle / Don't Walk Away / Makes You Blind ‎ (12", Promo)

Arista 1976

Johannesburg / South Carolina

‎ (7")
Arista, Pathé Marconi EMI 1976

Third World Revolution / Angel Dust

(2 versions)
Arista 1978

Show Bizness

‎ (7", Single, Promo)
Arista 1979

Shut 'Um Down / Baltimore

(2 versions)
Arista 1980

Legend In His Own Mind / Your Daddy Loves You (For Gia Louise)

(2 versions)
Arista 1980

Willing / Shah Mot (The Shah Is Dead/Checkmate)

‎ (7")
Arista 1980

Reviews & Discussion

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madscience

madscience Jun 16, 2011
RIP Gil Scott-Heron, Peace go with you brother.

pungisotu

pungisotu May 30, 2011
edited about 1 year ago
R.I.P.

notthat

notthat May 28, 2011
Yet another one of our soul brothers gone! R.I.P you will be missed.
Keep The faith.
notthat

dJ_olivier_astro

dJ_olivier_astro May 28, 2011
RIP Mr Gil Scott Heron , gone much too soon, thank you , your music and your legacy are immortal .....

manchester

as reviewed by manchester Dec 10, 2005
edited over 7 years ago
Gil Scott-Heron is a poet come musical artist come political activist come founding father of socially conscious Hip Hop. His music encompassess Soul, Jazz, Blues, R N'B.... His lyrical vision is incredibly powerful and poignant. The guy does not get the plaudits or the column inches as the Marvin Gaye's, Stevie Wonders, Al Greens, Curtis Mayfields or Aretha Franklins - all great legendary artists but his phenomenal musical legacy is equally up there with all these names I have mentioned. His most famous song 'The Bottle' rocked clubs such as The Paradise Garage and The Loft back in the day and continues to light up discerning dancefloors today. Check any of his albums from the 70s right thru to the mid-late 80s and you will find some of the greatest pieces of radical Black music of the last century. LEGEND - & THE ULTIMATE RESPECT IS DUE.
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