Gil Scott-Heron has died. - Democratic Underground

nolabear

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Fri May-27-11 09:44 PM
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Gil Scott-Heron has died.

One of the greats. RIP.

http://youtu.be/rGaRtqrlGy8

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struggle4progress

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Fri May-27-11 09:47 PM
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1. i loved the last poets' version of that

Edited on Fri May-27-11 09:48 PM by struggle4progress

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MrScorpio

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Fri May-27-11 09:48 PM
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2. No…. Another Hero gone

Rest In Peace, Brother.

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Gormy Cuss

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Fri May-27-11 09:50 PM
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3. I saw him in concert just once --he was opening for Stevie Wonder--and he was amazing.

Such a unique talent.

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pitohui

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Fri May-27-11 10:02 PM
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4. oh god how time gets away from us, rest in peace...

no words

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chollybocker

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Fri May-27-11 10:10 PM
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5. A toast to Gil Scott-Heron tonight.

RIP.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2kallvKqgc&feature=related

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Kat45

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Fri May-27-11 10:12 PM
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6. I just read that on Facebook about five minutes ago.

I'm sorry to hear this. RIP.

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Kali

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Fri May-27-11 11:15 PM
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7. oh no!

didn't he just release something? wasn't there just an interview on NPR?

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Taverner

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Sat May-28-11 10:37 PM
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14. Yep - "I'm New Here"

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Heidi

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Fri May-27-11 11:44 PM
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8. Safe passage, Mr. Scott-Heron.

One of the greats. :(

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7wo7rees

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Sat May-28-11 12:07 AM
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9. "Well, now I am a Black Man..."

"...and though I still go second class,
whereas once I wanted the white man's love,
now he can kiss my ass."

-from "Evolution"

RIP Brother Gil.

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abq e streeter

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Sat May-28-11 12:55 AM
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10. Very sad news on this Friday night.

Rest in Peace.

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Tuesday Afternoon

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Sat May-28-11 06:16 PM
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11. RIP Gil.

just saw this. :(

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Odin2005

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Sat May-28-11 10:35 PM
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12. "The revolution will not be televised, Brotha," RIP.

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Taverner

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Sat May-28-11 10:36 PM
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13. I just heard

He was amazing - RIP Gil

The revolution WILL NOT be televised...

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