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Gil Scott-Heron

Gil Scott-Heron

American musician, poet and author

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Birthdate
April 1, 1949
Birthplace
Chicago
Chicago
Date of Death
May 27, 2011
Place of Death
New York City
New York City
Educated at
DeWitt Clinton High School
DeWitt Clinton High School
Lincoln University (Pennsylvania)
Lincoln University (Pennsylvania)
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Occupation
Songwriter
Songwriter
Writer
Writer
Composer
Composer
Poet
Poet
Pianist
Pianist
Theatre director
Theatre director
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Costume designer
Costume designer
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United States
United States
Father
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Gil Heron
Genre
Soul music
Soul music
Jazz
Jazz
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Jazz-funk
Pop music
Pop music
Industry
Music
Music
Pseudonym
Gil Scott-Heron
Wikidata ID
Q378858
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Gil Scott-Heron was an American writer, composer, and poet, born on April 1, 1949, in Chicago . He was also a pianist, theatre director, singer-songwriter, costume designer, singer, rapper, and musician . His work spanned various genres, including jazz, pop music, soul music, and jazz-funk , and he was involved in the music industry .

Scott-Heron held citizenship in the United States and was educated at DeWitt Clinton High School, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, and Lincoln University in Pennsylvania . He was the son of Gil Heron .

Gil Scott-Heron passed away on May 27, 2011, in New York City .

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