Gil Scott-Heron June 10, 2009

Doors: 6:30 PM / 9:30pm
Show: 8PM & 10pm

The incomparable & resilient Gil Scott-Heron comes to SOBs for a Summer Night of poetry
and music. The poet, musician, author & revolutionary is a revered living legend most famous for the 1970’s era-defining poem, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”.

Gil Scott-Heron’s politically charged material made him a stalwart figure in the 1970’s civil rights movement. His lyrical content covered topics like the superficiality of television and mass consumerism, the hypocrisy of some would-be Black revolutionaries, white middle-class ignorance of the difficulties faced by inner-city residents, and fear of homosexuals. His honesty, matter-of-fact delivery and fearlessness to address important social issues in the face of media criticism made him one of the foremost progenitors of contemporary hip-hop and spoken word. In fact, Heron is often referred to as 'The Godfather of Rap'.

After more than 30 years of social activism through music, Gil Scott-Heron remains dedicated to the civil rights movement and social equality. After a too-long hiatus the resilient Scott-Heron will take to the stage where seems to be most comfortable. June 10th promises to be an epic performance.