R.I.P. Gil Scott-Heron (1949-2011)

Not the way I wanted to return to the blog after a hiatus, but word hit last night that legendary poet/soul man Gil Scott-Heron passed away at 62. I regret deeply never getting a chance to see him perform. I’d really hoped I finally would after his return to music making last year, but now that will never be. I’ve shelved the Anniversary show I’d planned for tomorrow and instead will have a two hour tribute to Gil Scott-Heron on Tomorrow’s Melting Pot on KPFK. I’ll make sure the show is archived here for those of you who miss it or want to remember all the fantastic music this man left behind for us. Peace Go With You Brother Gil…

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