02 Oct
811: Gil Scott-Heron records “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”
Primarily a poet and spoken word performer, Gil Scott-Heron rose to prominence in the ’60s and early ’70s. His most notable song is “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” famous for its numerous political and cultural references. The song first appeared with only drums on the 1970 album Small Talk at 125th and Lenox, and was re-recorded with a full backing band for 1971’s Pieces of a Man.
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BBC biography of Gil Scott-Heron
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