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Saturday Open Thread: Gil Scott-Heron

July 19, 2014 by pragobots 129 Comments

Influence Scott-Heron's work has influenced writers, academics and musicians, from indie rockers to rappers. His work during the 1970's influenced and helped engender subsequent African-American music genres, such as hip-hop and neo-soul. He has been described by music writers as "the godfather of rap" and "the black Bob Dylan." Chicago Tribune writer Greg Kot comments on … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Gil Scott-Heron

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