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The Last Holiday

Gil Scott-Heron

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'Leave it to Scott-Heron to save some of his best for last . . . He's a real writer, a word man, and [The Last Holiday] is as wriggling and vital in its way as Bob Dylan's Chronicles: Volume One' New York Times

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.

Format:
Paperback / softback
Pages:
336
Publisher:
Canongate Books
ISBN:
9781786890252
Published Date:
18/5/2017
Dimensions:
198mm x 129mm x 19mm
Weight:
247g
Category:
Soul & R 'n' B

RRP: £10.99

Format: Paperback / softback

ISBN: 9781786890252


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