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The revolution will not be televised

The revolution will not be televised

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Gil Scott-Heron (1949-2011)

Today, Gil Scott-Heron died. A poet and musician, he was well know for his spoken word performance of his work, The Revolution Will No Be Televised. Though many of its references are somewhat dated, its message is not.

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updated May 28, 2011
edited by Leatha
posted by Leatha
I hate it when my spell checker changes its to it's. - Leatha, May 28, 2011

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Darned right. The Revolution will be Tweeted! cheese

updated May 29, 2011
posted by Gekkosan
That has proven to be the case. - Leatha, May 28, 2011
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This is an interesting link RIP link text

updated May 28, 2011
posted by lagartijaverde
Thanks Bird. - Leatha, May 28, 2011
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A sad day. A genius and a true original.

updated May 28, 2011
posted by patch
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His powerful, thought-provoking words closed out one of the best rap albums of recent times.

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updated May 28, 2011
edited by TheSilentHero
posted by TheSilentHero
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Oww.. downer

updated May 28, 2011
posted by fjfuentesh