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Bluesology war eine Britisch-Blues-Band der 1960er Jahre, in der Reginald Kenneth Dwight (heute bekannt als Elton John) mitwirkte. Im Zuge des britischen Blues-Revivals wurde Bluesology Mitte der 1960er in Middlesex als Quartett gegründet. Die ursprünglichen Bandmitglieder waren Reg Dwight (Keyboard), Stuart Brown (Gitarre), Rex Bishop (Bass ...
Bluesology. Bluesology was a 1960s British blues group, best remembered as being the first professional band of Elton John (then known by his birth name Reginald Dwight).
Learn about Gil Scott-Heron, a self-described "bluesologist" who was one of the most influential spoken-word poets and the "Godfather of Rap". Explore his albums, songs, and legacy in blues, jazz, and hip-hop music.
He referred to himself as a "bluesologist", his own term for "a scientist who is concerned with the origin of the blues". His poem "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised", delivered over a jazz-soul beat, is considered a major influence on hip hop music.
Scott-Heron at times called himself a bluesologist, informed by blues, jazz, and Harlem Renaissance poetics. But throughout his career, he resisted attempts to categorize his work, refusing monikers such as “the godfather of rap,” comparisons to Bob Dylan, or the simplistic labeling of his work as jazz. In the liner notes to his album
1. Juni 2023 · Gil Scott-Heron, the self-proclaimed "bluesologist," emerged as a courageous musical figure during the 1970s and ‘80s, skillfully blending social commentary with musical artistry. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
10. Juni 2021 · Gil Scott-Heron: Hail the Bluesologist. On May 12th, 2021, the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame announced the inductees for the Class of 2021. The Foo Fighters, the Go-Go’s, Carole King, Todd Rundgren, and Tina Turner represent the main inductees. But the biggest surprise this year is the induction of Jazz/Funk legend Gil Scott-Heron.
