Poet, Musician and Author Gil Scott-Heron Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as Early Influencer Prophetic Genius Inspired a Generation of Rappers and Musicians with “The Revolution Will Not Be Te
“The ‘Early Influencer’ category reflects what Gil Scott-Heron’s work has and continues to mean to the music industry since his first album was released in 1970.” Scott-Heron’s artistic blending of poetry and music was the precursor to rap. Indeed, Scott-Heron’s music and words are very much in demand. Questlove also made use of Scott-Heron’s work in the trailer for Summer of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could 1 Not Be Televised). Earlier this month, relatives, close associates and New York Park Service officials celebrated the ribbon-cutting and dedication of the newly named Gil Scott-Heron Amphitheater in St. Mary’s Park in the Bronx. The show will air on HBO on November 20th and on additional HBO networks and Sirius XM Radio.
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