Gil Scott-Heron has died.

[nolabear]

One of the greats. RIP.

http://youtu.be/rGaRtqrlGy8

[struggle4progress]

1. i loved the last poets' version of that

:cry:

[MrScorpio]

2. No…. Another Hero gone

Rest In Peace, Brother.

[Gormy Cuss]

3. I saw him in concert just once --he was opening for Stevie Wonder--and he was amazing.

Such a unique talent.

[pitohui]

4. oh god how time gets away from us, rest in peace...

no words

[chollybocker]

5. A toast to Gil Scott-Heron tonight.

RIP.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2kallvKqgc&feature=related

[Kat45]

6. I just read that on Facebook about five minutes ago.

I'm sorry to hear this. RIP.

[Kali]

7. oh no!

didn't he just release something? wasn't there just an interview on NPR?

[Taverner]

14. Yep - "I'm New Here"

[Heidi]

8. Safe passage, Mr. Scott-Heron.

One of the greats. :(

[7wo7rees]

9. "Well, now I am a Black Man..."

"...and though I still go second class,
whereas once I wanted the white man's love,
now he can kiss my ass."

-from "Evolution"


RIP Brother Gil.

[abq e streeter]

10. Very sad news on this Friday night.

Rest in Peace.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

11. RIP Gil.

just saw this. :(

[Odin2005]

12. "The revolution will not be televised, Brotha," RIP.

:(

[Taverner]

13. I just heard

He was amazing - RIP Gil

The revolution WILL NOT be televised...