Gil Scott-Heron
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United States
- Born: April 1, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Died: May 27, 2011 in New York, New York, United States
Biography
Gil Scott-Heron was an American poet, musician, and author, celebrated for his pioneering fusion of jazz, funk, and soul with politically charged spoken word. Often called a primary forefather of hip-hop, his work in the 1970s, particularly the iconic poem 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised', laid a crucial foundation for the genre. His influential albums, such as 'Pieces of a Man' and 'Winter in America', recorded for labels like #Flying Dutchman# and #Strata-East#, showcased his unique lyrical style and social commentary. Scott-Heron referred to himself as a "bluesologist," reflecting his deep roots in Black American musical and oral traditions.
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Gil Scott-Heron Discography
- Small Talk at 125th and Lenox (1970) - Album - rated 3.64/5
- Pieces of a Man (1971) - Album - rated 4.37/5
- Free Will (1972) - Album - rated 3.73/5
- Winter in America (1974) - Album - rated 4.28/5
- The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (1974) - Compilation - rated 4.19/5
- It's Your World (1976) - Album - rated 4.19/5
- Real Eyes (1980) - Album - rated 3.3/5
- Reflections (1981) - Album - rated 3.89/5
- Moving Target (1982) - Album - rated 3.61/5
- Spirits (1994) - Album - rated 3.56/5
- Ghetto Style (1998) - Compilation
- Evolution (And Flashback): The Very Best of Gil Scott-Heron (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.8/5
- I'm New Here (2010) - Album - rated 4.04/5