May 27, 2011: The legendary poet and musician
Gil Scott-Heron has died at the age of 62.
A profoundly important powerful voice, revered by any truth seeking individual, Gil Scott-Heron will be greatly missed.
Gil Scott-Heron
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"
- Gil Scott-Heron
The legendary poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron has died at the age of 62. (Gilbert Scott-Heron: April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011, was an American poet, musician, author, and activist) A profoundly important powerful voice, revered by any truth seeking individual, Gil Scott-Heron will be greatly missed. Best known for his piece “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” Scott-Heron was considered by many to be the father of hip-hop.
Chuck D of Public Enemy said in 2010, “You can go into Ginsberg and the Beat poets and Dylan, but Gil Scott-Heron is the manifestation of the modern word. He and the Last Poets set the stage for everyone else.”
R.I.P.
• Public Enemy's Chuck D stated (on Twitter) "RIP GSH...and we do what we do and how we do because of you."
• UK publisher, Jamie Byng, called him "one of the most inspiring people I've ever met".
• Usher stated "I just learned of the loss of a very important poet...R.I.P., Gil Scott-Heron. The revolution will be live!!".
• Richard Russel, producer of Scott-Heron's final studio album, called him a "father figure of sorts to me".
Showing posts with label voice of the people. Show all posts
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
● Howard Zinn
Howard Zinn: The Prominent Influential Historian
Will Be Missed By Many
Howard Zinn (August 24, 1922 – January 27, 2010) American historian and professor emeritus at Boston University's Political Science Department . The author of many books, including A People's History of the United States, Howard Zinn was a civil libertarian, political activist, and an early opponent of US involvement in Vietnam. He was a powerful voice for the people and spoke out against corporate dominance, and urged the public within the US to resist corporate tyranny. He was also active in the civil rights movement and the anti-war movements in the United States. Howard Zinn died on January 27, 2010, of a heart attack at the age of 87 while traveling in Santa Monica, California. He is survived by his daughter Myla Kabat-Zinn.
"He's made an amazing contribution to American intellectual and moral culture. He's changed the conscience of America in a highly constructive way." -Noam Chomsky
Not only did he give us a better understanding of how history is written, disseminated, and recorded (and for whom), he gave us an otherwise lost history, that we so greatly needed to hear. He will not be forgotten. Arguably, the most important historian of American history, he has inspired many to seek the truth at all costs. Because, not knowing the truth, is ultimately, the greatest cost to society.
"He was a person of real courage and integrity, warmth and humor. He was just a remarkable person." -Noam Chomsky
He will be greatly missed.
Will Be Missed By Many
Howard Zinn (August 24, 1922 – January 27, 2010) American historian and professor emeritus at Boston University's Political Science Department . The author of many books, including A People's History of the United States, Howard Zinn was a civil libertarian, political activist, and an early opponent of US involvement in Vietnam. He was a powerful voice for the people and spoke out against corporate dominance, and urged the public within the US to resist corporate tyranny. He was also active in the civil rights movement and the anti-war movements in the United States. Howard Zinn died on January 27, 2010, of a heart attack at the age of 87 while traveling in Santa Monica, California. He is survived by his daughter Myla Kabat-Zinn.
"He's made an amazing contribution to American intellectual and moral culture. He's changed the conscience of America in a highly constructive way." -Noam Chomsky
Not only did he give us a better understanding of how history is written, disseminated, and recorded (and for whom), he gave us an otherwise lost history, that we so greatly needed to hear. He will not be forgotten. Arguably, the most important historian of American history, he has inspired many to seek the truth at all costs. Because, not knowing the truth, is ultimately, the greatest cost to society.
"He was a person of real courage and integrity, warmth and humor. He was just a remarkable person." -Noam Chomsky
He will be greatly missed.
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