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R.I.P. Gil Scott-Heron

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PIECES OF A MAN SWEPT AWAY

One of the pioneers of modern jazz and proto hip-hop has died. It was reported that Gil Scott-Heron passed away on Friday, May 27, 2011 in New York City. The cause of death is unknown. He was 62-years-old.







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