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Gil Scott-Heron

American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author.

Born April 1st, 1949 in Chicago. [ref]

Died May 27th, 2011 at 62 years old in New York City (death from AIDS-related complications). [ref]

Occupations
composer, costume designer, performing artist, pianist, poet, rapper, recording artist, singer, singer-songwriter, theatrical director, writer
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