Gil Scott-Heron

Gil Scott-Heron (1949–2011) was an American singer, writer and composer.

Also recorded as Gil Scott Heron; Gilbert Scott-Heron.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Gilbert Scott-Heron.

Born at Chicago in 1949, died at New York City in 2011.

In detail

Gil Scott-Heron studied at Johns Hopkins University, Lincoln University and DeWitt Clinton High School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are pop and jazz.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Sources

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“Gil Scott-Heron”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q378858: Gil Scott-Heron
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