The Last Holiday - A Memoir

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.

Product details

• Authors: Gil Scott-Heron
• Publisher: Canongate Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.05.2017
• EAN: 9781786890252
• ISBN: 978-1-78689-025-2
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 198 mm x 18 mm
• Series: The Canons; Canons
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; Rock, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General, Rock & Pop music, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / General, Memoirs, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Rock, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal, Pop Music, Popular Music, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Music, Autobiography: arts and entertainment, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs