On May 27, 2011, Gilbert “Gil” Scott-Heron died aged 62. He was musician (piano, keyboards, guitar), singer, poet and songwriter, best known for his work as a spoken word performer in the 70’s and 80’s. His best albums “Pieces of a man” and “Winter in America” from the early 70’s and his best-known composition “The Revolution will not be televised” has influenced generations of contemporary musicians, especially hip hop and neo soul artists.
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Phoebe Snow
On April 26, 2011, Phoebe Ann Laub aka Phoebe Snow died aged 61. She was musician (guitar),singer and songwriter, described by “The New York Times” as a “Contralto grounded in a bluesy growl and capable of sweeping over four octaves.”
T-Bone Walker
On March 16, 1975, Aaron Thibeaux “T-Bone” Walker died aged 64. He was musician (guitar, various instruments), singer and songwriter, an influential pioneer and innovator of the jump blues and electric blues sound. In 2011 “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked him at number 67 on the list of “The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”.
Gary Moore
On February 6, 2011, Gary Moore died aged 59. He was musician (guitar, bass, keyboards), vocalist and songwriter, member of Skid Row, Thin Lizzy, Colosseum II, G-Force, Scars and BBM. He recorded and performed with many famous artists including Greg Lake, George Harrison, Rod Argent, B.B. King, Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Beach Boys, Gary Boyle, Dr. Strangely Strange and Travelling Wilburys. As solo artist he released 17 albums.
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