Gil Scott-Heron was an American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author known 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. Scott-Heron's work has been influential for many hip-hop artists, earning him the title "The
... MeerGil Scott-Heron was an American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author known 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. Scott-Heron's work has been influential for many hip-hop artists, earning him the title "The Godfather of Rap," although he himself preferred to be referred to as a "bluesologist."
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