Gil Scott-Heron

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".

Born:

Apr 1, 1949 In Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Movie/TV Credits:

7

First Appeared:

In the movie No Nukes 1980-07-18

Latest Project:

Movie Who Is Gil Scott-Heron? 2015-05-20