Artist: Gil Scott-heron
Genre: Soul/Spoken Word
Gil Scott-Heron was an American soul and jazz musician, poet, and author whose work addressed social and political issues with unparalleled power and insight. Often called the 'godfather of rap,' his spoken-word performances over jazz and soul backing anticipated hip-hop by a decade. His 1970 recording 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised' became an iconic piece of protest art, while songs like 'The Bottle' and 'Winter in America' combined poetry with soul music to create a unique form of musical expression. Scott-Heron's work addressed racism, drug abuse, government corruption, and social inequality with intelligence and passion. His influence on hip-hop, conscious soul, and political music is immeasurable. Despite personal struggles with addiction, his artistic legacy remains powerful and relevant, continuing to inspire artists committed to social justice.
Gil Scott-heron vinyl records
3 Gil Scott-heron new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
GIL SCOTT-HERON Johannesburg (1980 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also featuring Waiting For The Axe To Fall & B Movie picture sleeve. Near Mint ARIST12527)
£14.00 used
GIL SCOTT-HERON Moving Target (1982 German 7-track LP complete with the lyric inner. The picture sleeve shows little wear. The vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with only minor signs of play) Track Listing: 1. Fast Lane 2. Washington DC 3. No Exit 4. Blue Collar 5. Explanations 6. Ready Or Not 7
£45.00 used
GIL SCOTT-HERON & JAMIE XX Ill Take Care Of U (2011 UK limited edition 2-track 12 vinyl single taken from their collaborative Were New Here album also includes the Special DJ Version. Nestled in the pink inner sleeve the vinyl is in BRAND NEW condition housed in the die-cut black sleeve which remains sealed within its title-stickered shrinkwrap XLYT528T)
£106.00 new