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MAY 28, 2011 2:22AM

Gil Scott-Heron: 1949 - 2011

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Gil Scott-Heron, spoken word poet, author and artist, died today. He was 62. Gil can rest assured, the Revolution is on. He gave us "The Message" - if you want to be a factor you need to be an acter. There are disciples, and there are masters. Listen and learn from the Master.

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Sad news. I was just recently introduced to his music and have been a fan since.

Alaska Progressive

May 28, 2011 03:01 AM

Ernest, I'm sorry to hear this.

There's a track over at my Truckstop you may not have seen, one of a series in London with Amnesia Express in the early nineties.

The man knew jazz and the power of a live performance, and was/will always be loved.

Kim Gamble

May 28, 2011 03:08 AM

Alaska/Kim: It is sad news and he will always be loved. In art there is such a thing as an enduring relevance. Gil has it.

Ernest Fuentes

May 28, 2011 03:12 AM

I posted on the same topic before seeing yours. OS doesn't need two posts on this.

My comments:

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Today those words take on a different and sad meaning.

Your revolution reflected the aspirational vibe of its time. Perfectly.

People wanted too much and settled for far too little.

RIP.

Nick Carraway

May 28, 2011 03:19 AM

Nick: Thanks. That last line hasn't been written yet...

Ernest Fuentes

May 28, 2011 03:22 AM

Who will follow? Who will speak to people and their need to change the million wrongs in the world?

bobbot

May 28, 2011 05:08 AM

Every time I've heard a song by him, I"ve loved it and felt filled with music and energy. I'm so sad that he's passed away - especially at a pretty young age. Thanks for bringing us the sad news.