Gil Scott-Heron Dies at 62
by Davis Huynh / Tracks / May 28, 2011 / 2182 Views

The world loses a legend today as the esteemed poet, musician and revolutionary Gil Scott-Heron dies this afternoon in New York City. His body of work has influenced generations of hip-hop artists, and is often credited as one of the catalysts behind the creation of the hip-hop genre. He's also responsible for one of music's most famous compositions/songs, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised." So in tribute, we leave to you Gil Scott Heron's most renowned audio piece below. Salute!

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  • Obamaslibro

    NOOOO

  • Zero Kool

    Oh No! He will truly be missed 

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=556368593 Charlotte TheDon

    he's hiding, with 2pac & biggie

  • TheDoctor

    Seems like yeezy dooms anyone he puts on his album skits, first Bernie Mac, now this guy. Tread lightly Chris Rock...

  • TheDoctor

    Seems like yeezy dooms anyone he puts on his album skits, first Bernie Mac, now this guy. Tread lightly Chris Rock...

  • Crazyfeel

    I thought it was Cedric

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_O2VYE5PLUH33H6M4O6JSQXE5A4 superme

    OG

  • http://www.facebook.com/asunkee Jamila Wallace

    He just put out his come-back album last year. =[

  • http://www.facebook.com/asunkee Jamila Wallace

    He just put out his come-back album last year. =[

  • Jug3rnautrock

     I don't think Bernie Mac was on any of Kanyes albums.

  • Jug3rnautrock

     I don't think Bernie Mac was on any of Kanyes albums.

  • Jug3rnautrock

     I don't think Bernie Mac was on any of Kanyes albums.

  • Jug3rnautrock

     I don't think Bernie Mac was on any of Kanyes albums.

  • Jug3rnautrock

     I don't think Bernie Mac was on any of Kanyes albums.

  • Jug3rnautrock

     I don't think Bernie Mac was on any of Kanyes albums.

  • Jug3rnautrock

     I don't think Bernie Mac was on any of Kanyes albums.

  • Jug3rnautrock

     I don't think Bernie Mac was on any of Kanyes albums.

  • Jug3rnautrock

     I don't think Bernie Mac was on any of Kanyes albums.

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  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_GR4TSXHCS2FBBPNZ6F42IA2VFQ Nick Gianiosis

    Gil Scott-Heron's literary genius will be missed by all. It is through his vision and great innovation that we have music greats today such as Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Dr Dre, Eminem, Nicky Minaj and so many others in the world of Hip Hop. We should not mourn his death but rather celebrate his life. He left behind many treasures for generations to come. God bless his soul.

  • Mr Suede

    IT WAS NOT BERNIE MAC.... IT WAS DERAY DAVIS DOING A BERNIE MAC IMPRESSION