AKA Gilbert Scott-Heron

Born: 1-Apr-1949
Birthplace: Chicago, IL

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Occupation: Poet, Musician

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Primarily known for his spoken-word recordings.

Father: Gilbert St Elmo Heron (first black soccer player for Glasgow)

    University: Lincoln University, Chester County, PA

    Drug Possession: Cocaine 2001
    Drug Possession: Cocaine 2003
    Violating Probation 2006
    Risk Factors: Cocaine, AIDS

Author of books:
The Vulture (1970, Poetry)
Small Talk at 125th and Lenox (1970, poetry)
The Nigger Factory (1972, poetry)
So Far, So Good (1990, poetry)
Now and Then: The Poems of Gil Scott-Heron (2001, poetry)

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