Who is Lee "Scratch" Perry?

Lee "Scratch" Perry is Jamaican music producer, singer-songwriter, sound engineer.

How did Lee "Scratch" Perry die?

Lee "Scratch" Perry passed away in 2021.

What is Lee "Scratch" Perry known for?

Lee "Scratch" Perry is primarily known as a(n) composer, musician, Songwriter, record producer, disc jockey, singer.

Who is Lee "Scratch" Perry connected to?

Lee "Scratch" Perry is connected to: Bob Marley.

Lee "Scratch" Perry

Jamaican music producer, singer-songwriter, sound engineer

Born:March 20, 1936

Died:August 29, 2021

Age at death:85

Manner of death:Natural Causes

Zodiac Sign:Pisces

Born in:Kendal, Jamaica

Languages:English

Composer Musician Songwriter Record Producer Disc Jockey Singer

Related People

Bandmate: Bob Marley

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Famous For

Bands

The Upsetters

Movies & TV

MarleyThe Upsetter

Songs & Albums

Roast Fish Collie Weed & Corn BreadRevolution DubReturn of the Super ApeBattle of ArmagideonTime Boom X De Devil Dead

Awards

Gold Musgrave Medal (2013)Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album (2002)

Lee "Scratch" Perry

Jamaican music producer, singer-songwriter, sound engineer

Biography

Lee "Scratch" Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry; 20 March 1936 – 29 August 2021) was a Jamaican record producer, singer and songwriter noted for his innovative studio techniques and production style. Perry was a pioneer in the 1970s development of dub music with his early adoption of remixing and studio effects to create new instrumental or vocal versions of existing reggae tracks. He worked with and produced for a wide variety of artists, including Bob Marley and the Wailers, Junior Murvin, the Congos, Max Romeo, the Heptones, Adrian Sherwood, the Beastie Boys, Ari Up, the Clash, the Orb, and many others.

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