RIP Gil Scott-Heron

A great spokesman for ALL people.His words made people think.RIP.

One of the great and all too rare music artist that really had a message in the music. Thankfully America, although not perfect, is a better place, in part to artist like GSH.

I was sad to hear of his passing. Seeing a "Black Movement" icon like him pass away reminds me of my own mortality.

I was sad to hear of his loss as well. In honor of Mr. Scott-Herron, I'm currently listening to an album of his that I purchased as a kid. "Pieces of a Man." Still has the shrink wrap on it and the price sticker. For those that remember, the sticker is Licorice Pizza's and the price is $4.98. Record company was Flying Dutchman Productions,Ltd. Release date is 1971.

Even as a kid and; therefore, much before my audiophile days, I remember being impressed with the recording quality. His picture is on the cover. But obviously, he looks a lot younger than he does on his current release.

Regarding the rapper comparison. I guess I can see that in terms of much of his singing sometimes seems more like talking with musical accompaniment.

Not sure what genre I would put him in. Sometimes think of him as more toward jazz, or something like War.

I still enjoy his music though. Whatever the genre.

The funeral may be televised.