Gil Scott Heron Pieces Of A Man
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Gil Scott Heron Pieces Of A Man
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Author : Marcus Baram
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Release Date : 2014-11-11
Gil Scott Heron Pieces Of A Man written by Marcus Baram and has been published by St. Martin's Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-11 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Best known for his 1970 polemic "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," Gil Scott-Heron was a musical icon who defied characterization. He tantalized audiences with his charismatic stage presence, and his biting, observant lyrics in such singles as "The Bottle" and "Johannesburg" provide a time capsule for a decade marked by turbulence, uncertainty, and racism. While he was exalted by his devoted fans as the "black Bob Dylan" (a term he hated) and widely sampled by the likes of Kanye West, Prince, Common, and Elvis Costello, he never really achieved mainstream success. Yet he maintained a cult following throughout his life, even as he grappled with the personal demons that fueled so many of his lyrics. Scott-Heron performed and occasionally recorded well into his later years, until eventually succumbing to his life-long struggle with addiction. He passed away in 2011, the end to what had become a hermit-like existence. In this biography, Marcus Baram--an acquaintance of Gil Scott-Heron's--will trace the volatile journey of a troubled musical genius. Baram will chart Scott-Heron's musical odyssey, from Chicago to Tennessee to New York: a drug addict's twisted path to redemption and enduring fame. In Gil Scott-Heron: Pieces of a Man, Marcus Baram puts the complicated icon into full focus.
The Last Holiday
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Author : Gil Scott-Heron
language : en
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Release Date : 2012-01-03
The Last Holiday written by Gil Scott-Heron and has been published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-03 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
“Engrossing and even at times uplifting, Scott-Heron’s self-portrait grants us insights into one of the most influential African American musicians of his generation.” —Booklist The stunning memoir of Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Gil Scott-Heron, The Last Holiday has been praised for bringing back to life one of the most important voices of the last fifty years. The Last Holiday provides a remarkable glimpse into Scott-Heron’s life and times, from his humble beginnings to becoming one of the most influential artists of his generation. The memoir climaxes with a historic concert tour in which Scott-Heron’s band opened for Stevie Wonder. The Hotter than July tour traveled cross-country from late 1980 through early 1981, drumming up popular support for the creation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. King’s birthday, January 15, was marked with a massive rally in Washington. A fitting testament to the achievements of an extraordinary man, The Last Holiday provides a moving portrait of Scott-Heron’s relationship with his mother, personal recollections of Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Clive Davis, and other musical figures, and a compelling narrative vehicle for Scott-Heron’s insights into the music industry, the civil rights movement, governmental hypocrisy, and our wider place in the world. The Last Holiday confirms Scott-Heron as a fearless truth-teller, a powerful artist, and an inspiring observer of his times. “Leave it to Scott-Heron to save some of his best for last. This posthumously published memoir is an elegiac culmination to his musical and literary career. He’s a real writer, a word man, and it is as wriggling and vital in its way as Bob Dylan’s Chronicles: Volume One.” —The New York Times “Even after his death, Scott-Heron continues to mesmerize us in this brilliant and lyrical romp through the fields of his life. . . . [A] captivating memoir.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
The Nigger Factory
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Author : Gil Scott-Heron
language : en
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Release Date : 2012-12-04
The Nigger Factory written by Gil Scott-Heron and has been published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-04 with Fiction categories.
The scathing second novel by the legendary poet, musician and Godfather of Rap is a work of “biting social satire” (Daily Express). Originally published in 1972, Gil Scott-Heron’s striking novel The Nigger Factory is a powerful parable of the way in which human beings are conditioned to think, drawing inspiration from Scott-Heron’s own experiences as a student in the late 1960’s and early 70’s. Earl Thomas, student body president at Sutton University, is in a difficult position: struggling with the fact that even a historically black college could be part of a system that still privileges whites, he’s also threatened by his fellow students, members of radical activist group MJUMBE. Claiming the time has come for revolution, not reform, the leaders of MJUMBE are poised not only to bring Earl down personally, but also to instigate larger scale acts of violence. An electrifying novel, The Nigger Factory is a penetrating examination of the different forms of resistance and the motivations behind them, and a major document of an era of black thought.
Now And Then
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Author : Gil Scott-Heron
language : en
Publisher: Canongate Books
Release Date : 2000
Now And Then written by Gil Scott-Heron and has been published by Canongate Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Music categories.
Chance - taker Emotion voyager Street - strutter Contemporary Spirit Untamed Proud Poet Rough Healer He Is His Miss Gwendolyn Brooks.
Musichound R B
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Author : Gary Graff
language : en
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Release Date : 1998
Musichound R B written by Gary Graff and has been published by Omnibus Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Rhythm and blues music categories.
Offers discographies and reviews of recordings from hundreds of rhythm and blues artists, with suggestions on what to buy and what to avoid.
Letters To Gil
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Author : Malik Al Nasir
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2021-09-02
Letters To Gil written by Malik Al Nasir and has been published by HarperCollins UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-02 with Social Science categories.
‘A searing, triumphant story. A testament to the tenacity of the human spirit as well as a beautiful ode to an iconic figure’ IRENOSEN OKOJIE
Fire Music
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Author : Rob Backus
language : en
Publisher: Vanguard Books (IL)
Release Date : 1976
Fire Music written by Rob Backus and has been published by Vanguard Books (IL) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Music categories.
In Search Of Gil Scott Heron
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Author : Thomas Maucéri
language : en
Publisher: Titan Comics
Release Date : 2023-08-15
In Search Of Gil Scott Heron written by Thomas Maucéri and has been published by Titan Comics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-15 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
Gil Scott-Heron: Singer, Poet, Writer. The “Godfather of Rap”. A legend in the Afro-American music scene and one of the most important artists of the past sixty years. Through his attempts to create a documentary about this icon, author Thomas Maucéri traces the life of this elusive genius for an interview that never seems to happen, all while examining his legendary music, controversial life, and his lasting political and cultural legacy. With a backdrop of America’s tumultuous recent past, and soundtracked by the man himself, In Search of Gil Scott-Heron recounts the life of a genius, and the troubles that followed…
Dust Grooves
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Author : Eilon Paz
language : en
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Release Date : 2015-09-15
Dust Grooves written by Eilon Paz and has been published by Ten Speed Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-15 with Music categories.
A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors—including Questlove—in the most intimate of environments—their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including Gilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community.
The Nigger Factory
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Author : Gil Scott-Heron
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1972
The Nigger Factory written by Gil Scott-Heron and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with African American college students categories.