Re: [313] was - can you feel it... now GSH
We Almost Lost Detroit was ostensibly about the 1966 accident at the Fermi experimental nuclear reactor in Monroe County. Of course, you could also interpret it to mean something about other events of the time. Gil Scott-Heron's father, Giles, was from Jamaica originally and was a renowed football (er, soccer) player in Canada, the US and the UK. He played for the Detroit Corinthians in the early 1950s. Sadly, Gil himself was sentenced to a serious jail term after not sticking with a rehab agreement last November. Not surprisingly, this all started with a bust on sus as they say in the UK. Whatever else you can say about jail, it's not a place to get well, but that is where the judge felt he had to go, and maybe that was the least bad of several very serious alternatives. All I can say is it's a blessing to this tired old world to have someone of his talent still going, and let's hope we see him soon, better and happier and more ready to raise his voice again. You can tell from his interviews that he's still alert and as free a thinker as ever. http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,1563,357680,00.html http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0129/gray.php http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/story/0,3604,593501,00.html http://www.canongate.net/payback/pbp.taf?_n=4 - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [313] was - can you feel it... now GSH
We Almost Lost Detroit was ostensibly about the 1966 accident at the Fermi experimental nuclear reactor in Monroe County. Of course, you could also interpret it to mean something about other events of the time. Gil Scott-Heron's father, Giles, was from Jamaica originally and was a renowed football (er, soccer) player in Canada, the US and the UK. He played for the Detroit Corinthians in the early 1950s. He was the first black player to play for Glasgow Celtic- I used to work beside a contemporary of his who played for the other side (Glasgow Rangers) who described him as a perfect gentleman and a cracking player Sadly, Gil himself was sentenced to a serious jail term after not sticking with a rehab agreement last November. Not surprisingly, this all started with a bust on sus as they say in the UK. Whatever else you can say about jail, it's not a place to get well, but that is where the judge felt he had to go, and maybe that was the least bad of several very serious alternatives. All I can say is it's a blessing to this tired old world to have someone of his talent still going, and let's hope we see him soon, better and happier and more ready to raise his voice again. You can tell from his interviews that he's still alert and as free a thinker as ever. Damn straight! Jason Brunton Iridite http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,1563,357680,00.html http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0129/gray.php http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/story/0,3604,593501,00.html http://www.canongate.net/payback/pbp.taf?_n=4 - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [313] was - can you feel it... now GSH
Memo from Alex Bond of PricewaterhouseCoopers Start of message text Gil's dad was the first ever black professional player on these shores (I think) He played for Celtic. My Grandad says he was an inside right, and a pretty handy one at that, he remembers him well. Cool family.! Fred Heutte [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 05/03/2002 10:35:36 To:313@hyperreal.org cc: Subject:Re: [313] was - can you feel it... now GSH We Almost Lost Detroit was ostensibly about the 1966 accident at the Fermi experimental nuclear reactor in Monroe County. Of course, you could also interpret it to mean something about other events of the time. Gil Scott-Heron's father, Giles, was from Jamaica originally and was a renowed football (er, soccer) player in Canada, the US and the UK. He played for the Detroit Corinthians in the early 1950s. Sadly, Gil himself was sentenced to a serious jail term after not sticking with a rehab agreement last November. Not surprisingly, this all started with a bust on sus as they say in the UK. Whatever else you can say about jail, it's not a place to get well, but that is where the judge felt he had to go, and maybe that was the least bad of several very serious alternatives. All I can say is it's a blessing to this tired old world to have someone of his talent still going, and let's hope we see him soon, better and happier and more ready to raise his voice again. You can tell from his interviews that he's still alert and as free a thinker as ever. http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,1563,357680,00.html http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0129/gray.php http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/story/0,3604,593501,00.html http://www.canongate.net/payback/pbp.taf?_n=4 - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - End of message text This e-mail is sent by the above named in their individual, non-business capacity and is not on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers. PricewaterhouseCoopers may monitor outgoing and incoming e-mails and other telecommunications on its e-mail and telecommunications systems. The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [313] was - can you feel it... now GSH
I think hes had problems with all manner of addictions in his time. Recall seeing him once in Leeds many moons ago and he was clearly 'off his face'. What a musical talent tho' not heard much from him since his Spirits album. River of my Fathers - what a tune man!! and for your 313 connection wasnt they a track about the Detriot riots I forget what it was called now. Rav -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 3:08 PM To: Mann, Ravinder [CCS] Cc: '313' Subject: Re: [313] can you feel it... Gil Scott Heron Speaking of Mr. Heron - anyone know why in the world someone as politically aware and enlightened as he has succumbed to the horrors of crack addiction? He is currently serving time for possession. MEK - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [313] was - can you feel it... now GSH
I think hes had problems with all manner of addictions in his time. Recall seeing him once in Leeds many moons ago and he was clearly 'off his face'. What a musical talent tho' not heard much from him since his Spirits album. River of my Fathers - what a tune man!! and for your 313 connection wasnt they a track about the Detriot riots I forget what it was called now. Rav He did an amazing track called We almost lost Detroit- its about a Nuclear Power station accident though as far as I can remember- he is one of the best live performers I have ever seen- looked very guant the last time I saw him though Jason Brunton Iridite - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
