Gil Scott-Heron, provided groundbreaking precursor sounds for Hip Hop

Gil Scott-Heron was a true revolutionary artist and performer. His politically charged, socially conscious, diverse sounds blended jazz, soul, blues, as well as minimalistic drums, and delivered it with an eloquent dose of spoken word. The distinct hybrid of genres and potent messages made him a one of a kind that in many ways can be credited as a creative force that paved a path for the Hip Hop sound that was to come. He passed away; however, his music will continue to inspire, touch and transcend.