Gil Scott Heron Dead at 62 – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

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Gil Scott Heron, Godfather of rap and hip hop dead at 62.

Heron’s greatest hit, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised was a fascinating commentary on how conventional network TV ignored, and would ignore the struggle of black people in America.

At that time, in the 60s, the only black woman on TV was Julia, the receptionist in a doctors office.

Oprah and Obama were yet to come.

And of course, the power to create content in video is increasingly being taken from the hands of networks.

RIP Gil.

 

Michael Rosenblum

For more than 30 years, Michael Rosenblum has been on the cutting edge of the digital video journalism revolution. During this time, he has lead a drive for video literacy, and the complete rethinking of how television is made and controlled. His work has included: The complete transitioning of The BBC's national network (UK) to a VJ-driven model, starting in 2002. The complete conversion of The Voice of America, the United State's Government's broadcasting agency, (and the largest broadcaster in the world), from short wave radio to television broadcasting and webcasting using the VJ paradigm (1998-present). The construction of NYT Television, a New York Times Company, and the largest producer of non-fiction television in the US. Rosenblum was both the founder and President of NYT TV, (all based on this paradigm (1996-1998). The President and Founder of Video News International, a global VJ-driven newsgathering company, with more than 100 journalists around the world. (1993-1996). Other clients include Spectrum News, Verizon and CBS News.

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  • Home Inspector Training May 31, 2011

    I am grateful to the universe to have had the spirit and soul of Gil Scott-Heron for as long as we did. As long as we speak his name he will never be forgotten. Whenever, I hear your voice, your music my heart smiles. I LOVE YOU and welcome your spirit as I meditate and pray. I will see you next lifetime.