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Gil Scott-Heron

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Gil Scott-Heron

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Overview

  • Born
    April 1, 1949 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    May 27, 2011 · New York, New York, USA

Biography

    • Gil Scott-Heron was born on April 1, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for Jeux de pouvoir (2009), Dope (2015) and Opération funky (2002). He was married to Brenda Sykes. He died on May 27, 2011 in New York, New York, USA.

Family

  • Spouse
      Brenda Sykes(December 1978 - 1987) (divorced, 1 child)
  • Children
      Gia Scott-Heron
      Rumal Rackley
      Nia Scott-Heron
      Chegianna Newton
  • Parents
      Bonnie Scott
      Gil Heron
  • Relatives
      Lillie Scott(Grandparent)
      Dennis Heron(Sibling)
      Gayle Scott(Sibling)
      Mr. Cheeks(Niece or Nephew)

Trivia

  • Hip-hop pioneer, musician and poet.
  • He won a scholarship to the Fieldston School in the Bronx where he was one of five black students in a class of 100. He went to Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.
  • Was HIV positive and had a cocaine addiction.
  • He was born in Chicago, Illinois but raised in Tennessee and New York. His mother was a librarian and English teacher. His estranged father was a Jamaican soccer player.
  • He was a longtime resident of Harlem in New York City.

Quotes

  • On his work inspiring rap: I don't know if I can take the blame for it.
  • On his music: It's something that's aimed at the kids. I have kids, so I listen to it. But I would not say it's aimed at me. I listen to the jazz station.
  • The revolution will not go better with coke.

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