Gil Scott Heron explains the meaning behind ‘The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,’ a 1991 interview #jazzisdead

As an aside, two weeks ago I found out that his dad (also named Gil) played for @CelticFC (first black player to do so)

The genius that was Gill Scott Heron...poetical lyrical master..sadly and sorely missed...

Message is powerful from this brother … This 1991 wow never forgot mandatory minimums different guidelines for crack vs cocaine. Now it’s hugs and kumbaya for the opioid epidemic.

I took it literally, regarding media power / control. Today I have learned.

One of the greatest artists I've had the pleasure to spend an evening watching. Lyrical and musical genius

The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed. Steve Bantu Biko

Boss

I was lucky to see him perform live

It's right there in the words... don't wait for TV to tell you about the revolution and what to think about it, because that's not gonna happen...

This brother was so deep.