
Gil Scott-Heron
62
								years   2011
Biography
Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron was an American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a spoken-word performer in the 1970s and 1980s. His collaborative efforts with musician Brian Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues, and soul, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles by Scott-Heron. He defined himself as a "bluesologist".
Acting (8 movies)
Directing (1 movie)
| Title | Year | Job | 
|---|---|---|
| The Baron | 1977 | Original Music Composer | 
| Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised | 2003 | Writer | 







