Raised by his grandmother in Tennessee, Gil Scott-Heron's journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most uncompromising and influential songwriters of his generation is a remarkable one. In this, his heartfelt, beautifully written and posthumously published memoir, we are given bright insights into the music industry, New York, the civil-rights movement, modern America, governmental hypocrisy, Stevie Wonder and our wider place in the world. It is also a fitting testament to the generous brilliance of Gil Scott-Heron and to the Spirits that guided him.
ISBN: | 9781786890252 |
Publication date: | 18th May 2017 |
Author: | Gil ScottHeron |
Publisher: | Canongate an imprint of Canongate Books |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 319 pages |
Series: | The Canons |
Genres: |
Memoirs |