Gil Scott-Heron - poet, author, singer, composer (influenced by The Last Poets). One of the most influential artists of our time. “His spoken word over driving beat, humor-laced, sharp critiques of politics, racism and mass media made him a global voice of protest for decades.” RIP.
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I spoke to him on the phone on the early 2000s when I worked at a record company. He called up as we had a publishing arm to the company and wanted to speak to my boss. Was a short conversation by all accounts, but odd to hear ‘It’s Gil Scott-Heron here” as the opening line.
Got to see him play live (fortunately) before he died.
One gig where I didn't care whether it was going to be good.
Because you're seeing a musical icon.
https://youtu.be/vwSRqaZGsPw?si=J3b8X2jdjQMhjEf3