Celebrated poet, musician and author Gil Scott-Heron passed away last Friday at the age of 62 as a result of yet unknown causes. Scott-Heron’s death was reportedly confirmed by the legendary spoken word artist’s publisher Jamie Byng via Twitter with the tweet reading,“Just heard the very sad news that my dear friend and one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met, the great Gil Scott-Heron, died today.”

Scott-Heron’s music is pure gold and for almost everyone a big inspiration. R.I.P. to the great Gil Scott-Heron. Your words will live on forever.

Giant Step posted a really beautiful downloadable Gil Scott Heron mix by “Twit One” called “A Salute to Gil Scott Heron“.
A salute to Gil Scott-Heron by Twit One