Lee "Scratch" Perry
Jamaican reggae producer (1936-2021) · Jamaica · On the map · Musicians · Died at 85
Lee "Scratch" Perry was a Jamaican record producer, songwriter and singer noted for his innovative studio techniques and production style.
Lee "Scratch" Perry is read about 70 times a day, in 31 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026
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Mad Professor Duets: Super Ape Inna Jungle (1995)
Bob Marley Bandmate in The Upsetters
Aston Barrett Bandmate in The Upsetters
Boris Gardiner Bandmate in The Upsetters- Carlton Barrett Bandmate in The Upsetters
Glen Adams Bandmate in The Upsetters
Earl "Chinna" Smith Bandmate in The Upsetters
Sananda Maitreya Lee produced Rain (1988)
Junior Murvin Lee produced Police and Thieves (1976)- Adrian Sherwood Duets: Dub Setter (2009)
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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.
