Sad news. A true giant of soul music.
Gil Scott Heron RIP
Re: Gil Scott Heron RIP
Been into Gil since the early 80's, a true genius, profound lyrics backed by some of the coolest jazz ever performed. If you've never heard his material do your ears a favour and check him out.
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Re: Gil Scott Heron RIP
I met GSH when I filmed an interview with him many years ago at the Jazz Cafe. Sadly he wasn't at his most coherent that evening but it was clear I was in the presence of a very profound and gifted man.
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Re: Gil Scott Heron RIP
Had the joy of seeing Gil Scott Heron perform in Copenhagen a long, long time ago. A great mix of percussion, jazz, funk and poetry that went down a storm.
Pity that he spent many years of late battling the demons of drink and drugs, but be grateful for what we got - a great artist.
Cheers
D
Pity that he spent many years of late battling the demons of drink and drugs, but be grateful for what we got - a great artist.
Cheers
D
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Tribute on the Beeb Radio
This may be of interest. An hour long mix of stuff from Gil Scott Heron played by DJ Gilles Peterson.
Cheers
D
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... _Kiwanuka/
Cheers
D
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... _Kiwanuka/