Gill Scott-Heron Dies in NY Hospital

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New York – Gil Scott-Heron, the poet, musician and author known as the "godfather of rap," died Friday at a New York City hospital.
The 62-year-old, who was best known for the 1974 compilation album, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," passed away after getting sick upon returning from Europe, CBS News reported.
Scott-Heron's UK book publisher, Jamie Byng, made the announcement of his death on Twitter and it was later confirmed by a publicist and friend.
Born in Chicago in 1949 and raised in Jackson, Tenn., Scott-Heron recorded more than a dozen albums and wrote several books.
His spoken word pieces of the 1970s are considered to have influenced what would later become the genres of hip-hop and neo-soul.


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R.I.P Brother mayn.

 

[adexkola]

Loved his catalogue. Got this as a collectible 2 weeks ago.

R.I.P.

 

[adexkola]

Chilling lyrics. He truly was the godfather of hip-jop.

 

[CircusMonkey]

This man was a poet, a revolutionary armed with words.
A man who lived through the lyrics he wrote.

Very sad to hear this, his recent album was fantastic and his whole back catalogue is exceptional in its originality and honesty.

 

[Elliott]

They don't come no cooler than this cat. RIP.

 

[Adzzz]

Wizard of lyricism who expressed wisdom through his words.

 

[CassiusClaymore]

Daymn. Legend. RIP

 

[Anderson Searl]

The greatest, the godfather of hip-hop... A under-rated and under-publicized passing, i wish someone like Charlie Sheen or Lindsay Lohan would recognize him so maybe he'd get his attention he deserves.

A legend. RIP.

 

[R.N7]

rip

 

[datura]

Damn, RIP.

I saw him in Mcr last year and he was very entertaining. Great raconteur and live performer.