Lee “Scratch” Perry

Ska, Musical Artist

1936 –

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Who is Lee “Scratch” Perry?

Lee "Scratch" Perry CD is a seminal Jamaican reggae producer noted for his innovative studio techniques and production values. Perry was one of the pioneers in the development of dub music with his early adoption of effects and remixing to create new instrumental or vocal versions of existing reggae tracks. Perry has worked with Bob Marley and the Wailers, Junior Murvin, The Congos and Max Romeo. He is a long time member of the Rastafari movement.

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Born
Mar 20, 1936
Kendal, Jamaica
Also known as
  • Rainford Hugh Perry
  • The Upsetter
  • Perry, Lee "Scratch"
  • Lee Perry
  • Pipecock Jackxon
  • Scratch
  • The Mighty Upsetter
  • Mighty Upsetter, The
  • Lee "Scratch" Perry CD
  • Lee “Scratch” Perry
Spouses
Nationality
  • Jamaica
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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