Lee "Scratch" Perry
Jamaican reggae producer (1936–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lee "Scratch" Perry OD (born Rainford Hugh Perry; 20 March 1936[1] – 29 August 2021[2][3]) was a Jamaican record producer, composer and singer noted for his innovative studio techniques and production style.[4] 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.[5] He worked with and produced for a wide variety of artists, including Bob Marley and the Wailers, Junior Murvin, The Congos, Max Romeo, Adrian Sherwood, Beastie Boys, Ari Up, The Clash, The Orb, and many others.
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Birth name | Rainford Hugh Perry |
Also known as | "Pipecock Jackson"[lower-alpha 1] "The Upsetter" |
Born | (1936-03-20)20 March 1936[1] Kendal, Hanover, Jamaica |
Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
Died | 29 August 2021(2021-08-29) (aged 85)[lower-alpha 2] Lucea, Hanover, Jamaica |
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Years active | 1958–2021 |
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Website | http://www.lee-perry.com/ (no longer works as it requires Adobe Flash) |
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