"Gil Scott-Heron was an American poet, musician, and writer. Recognized as one of the pioneers of rap, spoken word, and neo-soul, his most famous songs include 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised' and 'The Bottle.' Born in 1949 in Chicago, Scott-Heron grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, and New York. He studied at Lincoln University, where he began writing his first poems. He published several poetry collections, including 'Small Talk at 125th and Lenox' and 'The Nigger Factory.' In 1970, Scott-Heron released his first album, 'Pieces of a Man.' He later collaborated with musician Brian Jackson to record albums such as 'Winter in America' and 'From South Africa to South Carolina.' He also performed with the jazz-funk group 'The Midnight Band.' After a break in his musical career during the 1980s, he returned with the album 'Spirits' in 1994. He subsequently recorded two albums with his son, Xavier, before retiring in 2011. Gil Scott-Heron passed away in 2013 at the age of 62."

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