Gil Scott-Heron
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Summary
Gil Scott-Heron was born on April 1, 1949[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on May 27, 2011[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a singer[5], writer[6], composer[7], poet[8], and pianist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,040 views/month, #5,606 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kensico Cemetery[11]
- Father: Gil Heron[12]
- Spouse: Brenda Sykes[13]
- Child: Che Scott-Heron[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Occupation: performing artist[16], theatrical director[17], costume designer[18], singer-songwriter[19], rapper[20], recording artist[21], musician[22]
- Educated at: Johns Hopkins University[23], Lincoln University[24], DeWitt Clinton High School[25], Ethical Culture Fieldston School[26]
- Award received: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[27], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Genre: pop music[30], jazz[31]
- Record label: Arista Records[32], Flying Dutchman Records[33], RCA Records[34]
- Discography: Gil Scott-Heron discography[35]
- Commons category: Gil Scott-Heron[36]
- Cause of death: death from AIDS-related complications[37]
- Family name: Scott-Heron[38]
- Given name: Gilbert[39]
- Official website: http://www.gilscottheron.com[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gil Scott-Heron[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Instrument: electric piano[43], voice[44], musical keyboard[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Birth name: Gilbert Scott-Heron[47]
- Name in native language: Gil Scott-Heron[48]
- Different from: Jill Scott[49]
- Number of children: 4[50]
Why It Matters
Gil Scott-Heron has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Brent Faiyaz[53], a singer[54], b. 1995[55], of United States[56] and José James[57], a jazz musician[58], b. 1978[59], of Lithuania[60].
FAQs
Where was Gil Scott-Heron born?
Gil Scott-Heron was born in Chicago[2].
Where did Gil Scott-Heron die?
Gil Scott-Heron passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Gil Scott-Heron's parents?
Gil Scott-Heron's father was Gil Heron[12].
Who was Gil Scott-Heron married to?
Gil Scott-Heron's spouses include Brenda Sykes[13].
What did Gil Scott-Heron do for work?
Gil Scott-Heron worked as a singer[5], writer[6], composer[7], poet[8], and pianist[9].
Where did Gil Scott-Heron go to school?
Gil Scott-Heron was educated at Johns Hopkins University[23], Lincoln University[24], DeWitt Clinton High School[25], and Ethical Culture Fieldston School[26].
What awards did Gil Scott-Heron receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[27] and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[28].
Who did Gil Scott-Heron influence?
Gil Scott-Heron has been cited as an influence by Brent Faiyaz[53] and José James[57].