R.I.P. Gil Scott-Heron

I was lucky to "inherent" this record way back when I first started collecting. I was hooked on the 13 minute version of "The Bottle" but of all the jams on this record, the title track is in steady rotation whenever I play out. I'm gonna miss passing Gil on the street and giving him a nod of respect as he sauntered by with knowing near imperceptible smile. Was also lucky to see him at Central Park Summerstage last summer. He had a voice that resonated in your heart and your soul.

Gil Scott-Heron blesses Central Park Summerstage

Didn't know Gil was into stand-up, as he opened his own show with some stories and one-liners. It was hot as hell that day and had to leave mid-way through the show during 'pieces of a man' but Gil is still the man!