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
Gil Scott Heron
Friday Open Thread: Gil Scott Heron
Death Scott-Heron died on the afternoon of May 27, 2011, at St. Luke's Hospital, New York City, after becoming ill upon returning from a European trip. Scott-Heron had confirmed previous press speculation about his health, when he disclosed in a 2008 New York Magazine interview that he had been HIV-positive for several years, and that he had been previously hospitalized … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Gil Scott Heron
Thursday Open Thread: Gil Scott Heron
Prison terms and more performing In 2001, Scott-Heron was sentenced to one to three years imprisonment in a New York State prison for possession of cocaine. While out of jail in 2002, he appeared on the Blazing Arrow album by Blackalicious. He was released on parole in 2003, the year BBC TV broadcast the documentary Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Gil Scott Heron
Wednesday Open Thread: Gil Scott Heron
Recording Career, Con't Scott-Heron recorded and released only four albums during the 1980s: 1980 and Real Eyes (1980), Reflections (1981) and Moving Target (1982). In February 1982, Ron Holloway joined the ensemble to play tenor saxophone. He toured extensively with Scott-Heron and contributed to his next album, Moving Target the same year. His tenor accompaniment is a … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Gil Scott Heron
Tuesday Open Thread: Gil Scott Heron
Recording Career Scott-Heron began his recording career in 1970 with the LP Small Talk at 125th and Lenox. Bob Thiele of Flying Dutchman Records produced the album, and Scott-Heron was accompanied by Eddie Knowles and Charlie Saunders on conga and David Barnes on percussion and vocals. The album's 15 tracks dealt with themes such as the superficiality of television and mass … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Gil Scott Heron