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Gil Scott-Heron, the poet, musician, activist, humantirian, hero is dead at 62. - Magda Hassan - 28-05-2011 Gil Scott-Heron, the poet, musician, activist, humantirian, hero is dead at 62. According to wikipedia, "Gil Scott-Heron (born April 1, 1949) is an American poet, musician, and author known primarily for his late 1970s and early 1980s work as a spoken word performer and his collaborative soul works 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". His poetic style has been influential upon every generation of hip hop since his popularity began.[1] In addition to being widely considered an influence in today's music, Scott-Heron is still active and in 2010 released his first new album in 16 years, entitled I'm New Here." Kanye West samples Gil Scott-Heron in "My Way Home" Featuring Common: Developing... Read more: http://globalgrind.com/news-politics/breaking-news-gil-scott-heron-dead-photos#ixzz1NbwO96iP Gil Scott-Heron, the poet, musician, activist, humantirian, hero is dead at 62. - Keith Millea - 28-05-2011 Published on Friday, May 27, 2011 by National Public Radio The Great Gil Scott-Heron, Poet And Musician, Has Died by Daoud Tyler-Ameen Gil Scott-Heron died Friday afternoon in New York, his book publisher reported. He was 62. The influential poet and musician is often credited with being one of the progenitors of hip-hop, and is best known for the spoken-word piece "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised." RIP Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron, the poet, musician, activist, humantirian, hero is dead at 62. - Peter Lemkin - 28-05-2011 I saddened me to hear.....that the revolution was not going to be televised before he died.....or even happen silently. May it soon. He knew which side was 'up', and which side right/wrong...... Gil Scott-Heron, the poet, musician, activist, humantirian, hero is dead at 62. - James Lewis - 29-05-2011 I just happened to be listening to "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" on my YouTube when one of the notes mentioned Gil's passing. He was not only a pioneer, he was a prophet, and he and his like will be sorely missed. R.I.P. - Rest In Power. Gil Scott-Heron, the poet, musician, activist, humantirian, hero is dead at 62. - Keith Millea - 29-05-2011 Gil Scott-Heron, pre "The revolution will not be televised". The Last Poets:formed in 1968 Gil Scott-Heron, the poet, musician, activist, humantirian, hero is dead at 62. - Magda Hassan - 29-05-2011 Love the Last Poets!