Gil Scott-Heron

Gil Scott-Heron in 1986

Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011) was an American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a spoken-word performer.

Lyrics

Small Talk at 125th and Lenox, 1970

• The revolution will not be televised.
  • The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

• You will not be able to stay home, brother. You will not be able to plug in, turn on, and cop out.
  • The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

• The revolution will not be brought to you by Xerox.
  • The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

• There will be no pictures of pigs shooting down brothers on the instant replay.
  • The Revolution Will Not Be Televised