Gil Scott-Heron
Born
April 1, 1949
Died
May 27, 2011 (62 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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".
Known For
Popular Voices at the BBC
Self (archive footage) · (3 episodes)
2017
Who Is Gil Scott-Heron?
2015
Gil Scott-Heron: Me and the Devil
Self
2010
Gil Scott-Heron & Amnesia Express: The Paris Concert
Himself
2007
How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
2005
5 Sides of a Coin
2004
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Himself
2003
Freedom Beat
Self
2003
Solidarity
Self
1992
Tales of Gil Scott-Heron
Himself
1990
MTV Unplugged
Self · (1 episode)
1989
Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie
Self
1986
Gil Scott-Heron: Live Ohne Filter
Himself
1984
Black Wax
Himself
1983
Is That Jazz: A Mug-Shot Afterthought
Self
1982
No Nukes
Self
1980
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · (1 episode)
1975