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Lee "Scratch" Perry

Born
Mar 20, 1936 · Aged 85
Died
Aug 29, 2021
Place of birth
Kendal, Jamaica
Gender
Male
Movie credits
16
TV credits
1
Also known as (5)
  • Pipecock Jackson
  • The Upsetter
  • Rainford Hugh Perry
  • 李‧史快奇‧派瑞
  • Lee Perry

Biography

Lee "Scratch" Perry OD (born Rainford Hugh Perry; 20 March 1936 – 29 August 2021) was a Jamaican record producer, songwriter, and singer regarded as one of the pioneers of dub music and a major influence on reggae. Known for his experimental production techniques, innovative use of remixing, echo, and studio effects, Perry helped shape the sound of reggae and dub during the 1970s. Over the course of his career, he collaborated with artists including Bob Marley and the Wailers, Junior Murvin, Max Romeo, The Congos, Adrian Sherwood, Beastie Boys, The Clash, and The Orb. Perry was born in…