• • • • • • • Black and Blues Gilbert ' Gil' Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011) was an American and, musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a performer in the 1970s and 1980s. His collaborative efforts with musician featured a musical fusion of,, and, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both and vocal styles by Scott-Heron. «God, but did you ever try to turn your sick soul inside out so that the world, so that the world can watch you die». - Pieces Of A Man, 1971/2014 http://www. Here you can download gil scott pieces of a man shared files: Gil Scott Heron Pieces of a Man. Gil Scott-Heron - Pieces Of A Man.rar from mega.co.nz 277.96 MB. Gil Scott-Heron - 1971 - Pieces Of A Man Gil Scott-Heron 1971 Pieces Of A Man. Reply Delete. His own term for himself was 'bluesologist', which he defined as 'a scientist who is concerned with the origin of the blues'. His music, most notably on the albums and in the early 1970s, influenced and foreshadowed later genres such as and. Scott-Heron is considered by many to be the first rapper/MC ever. His recording work received much critical acclaim, especially one of his best-known compositions, '. 's John Bush called him 'one of the most important progenitors of,' stating that 'his aggressive, no-nonsense street poetry inspired a legion of intelligent rappers while his engaging songwriting skills placed him square in the charts later in his career.' Scott-Heron remained active until his death, and in 2010 released his first new album in 16 years, entitled. A memoir he had been working on for years up to the time of his death, The Last Holiday, was published posthumously in January 2012. Scott-Heron received a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. He also is included in the exhibits at the National Museum of African American History and Culture that officially opened on Sept. 24, 2016 on the National Mall, and in an NMAAHC publication, Dream a World Anew. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Early years [ ] Gil Scott-Heron was born in, Illinois. His mother, Bobbie Scott-Heron, was an opera singer who performed with the New York Oratorio Society. Scott-Heron's father,, nicknamed 'The Black Arrow', was a Jamaican soccer player in the 1950s who became the first black man to play for in. Gil's parents separated in his early childhood and he was sent to live with his maternal grandmother, Lillie Scott, in. When Scott-Heron was 12 years old, his grandmother died and he returned to live with his mother in in. He enrolled at, but later transferred to after impressing the head of the English department with one of his writings and earning a full scholarship. As one of five black students at the prestigious school, Scott-Heron was faced with alienation and a significant socioeconomic gap. During his admissions interview at Fieldston, an administrator asked him, 'How would you feel if you see one of your classmates go by in a limousine while you're walking up the hill from the subway?' And [he] said, 'Same way as you. Y'all can't afford no limousine. How do you feel?' ' This type of intractable boldness would become a hallmark of Scott-Heron's later recordings. After completing his secondary education, Scott-Heron decided to attend in because (his most important literary influence) was an alumnus. It was here that Scott-Heron met with whom he formed the band Black & Blues. After about two years at Lincoln, Scott-Heron took a year off to write the novels The Vulture and The Nigger Factory. Scott-Heron was very heavily influenced by the., a group associated with the performed at Lincoln in 1969 and of that Harlem group said Scott-Heron asked him after the performance, 'Listen, can I start a group like you guys?' Scott-Heron returned to New York City, settling in. The Vulture was published by the in 1970 to positive reviews. Although Scott-Heron never completed his undergraduate degree, he was admitted to the at, where he received an in creative writing in 1972. His master's thesis was titled Circle of Stone. Beginning in 1972, Scott-Heron taught literature and creative writing for several years as a full-time lecturer at in while maintaining his music career. Recording career [ ] Scott-Heron began his recording career in 1970 with the. Of produced the album, and Scott-Heron was accompanied by and on and David Barnes on percussion and vocals. The album's 14 tracks dealt with themes such as the superficiality of television and mass consumerism, the hypocrisy of some would-be black revolutionaries, and white middle-class ignorance of the difficulties faced by inner-city residents. In the liner notes, Scott-Heron acknowledged as influences,,,,,,,,, and long-time collaborator. Scott-Heron's 1971 album used more conventional song structures than the loose, feel of Small Talk.
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