Sunday, May 29, 2011

Sad News: Civil Right`s Activist/poet/song writer/singer Gil Scott -Heron

Musician Gil Scott-Heron Dies

Gil Scott-Heron, who wrote the poem and song "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," died in New York City yesterday. He was 62.

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According to reports, Scott-Heron became sick after returning from a trip to Europe.

Scott-Heron's work paved the way for modern hip-hop, and several rappers -- including Public Enemy front man Chuck D and Eminem -- expressed their condolences via Twitter (link, link).

Just last year he released his first new album in 16 years, "I'm New Here."

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