Gil Scott-Heron

Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011) was an American poet, musician, and author. He is best known for his work in spoken-word soul music in the 1960s and 1970s and his work with Brian Jackson.

Scott-Heron is most famous for his poem and song, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised.  This piece helped develop the black protest movement and influenced the rap genre.

In 2010, he released an album titled I'm New Here. 

Scott-Heron became HIV-positive.

 Related pages 
List of poets from North America

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