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Lee 'Scratch' Perry

1959–2021

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.

Early life

Rainford Hugh Perry was born on 20 March 1936 in Kendal, Jamaica, in the parish of Hanover, the third child of Ina Davis and Henry Perry. His mother had strong African traditions originating from her Yoruba ancestry that she passed on to her son. His parents were both laborers, but his father later became a professional dancer.

Lee left school at age 15 and lived in Hanover, working as a labourer to help build the first road in Negril. He eventually wound up in Clarendon where he got into the dance and music scene and earned the nickname "The Neat Little Thing". Lee...

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King Perry

12 tracks · 2024

Heaven

6 tracks · 2023

Destiny

9 tracks · 2023

My Name Is Pipecock Jackxon

8 tracks · 2021

Heavy Rain

7 tracks · 2019

Rootz Reggae Dub

12 tracks · 2019

Rainford

7 tracks · 2019

Back to the Ark

3 tracks · 2019

The Black Album

18 tracks · 2018

Super Ape Returns to Conquer

13 tracks · 2017

Must Be Free

13 tracks · 2016

Lick Shot

16 tracks · 2016

Black Ark Classic Songs

10 tracks · 2016

Back on the Controls

11 tracks · 2014

Master Piece

8 tracks · 2012

Rise Again

11 tracks · 2011

Revelation

11 tracks · 2010

Mad Alien Dub

1 tracks · 2010

Dub Setter

10 tracks · 2009

The Mighty Upsetter

11 tracks · 2008

The End of an American Dream

12 tracks · 2007

Alien Starman

13 tracks · 2005

Panic in Babylon

12 tracks · 2004

Earthman Skanking

6 tracks · 2003

Chapter 2 of "Words"

4 tracks · 2003

Sensimilla Showdown

14 tracks · 2002

Jamaican E.T.

15 tracks · 2002

Divine Madness... Definitely

1 tracks · 2001

On the Wire

8 tracks · 2000

Lee Perry & The Upsetter meet Scientist at Black Ark Studio

14 tracks · 2000

Techno Party!

14 tracks · 2000

Glory Dub

3 tracks · 2000

Techno Dub

1 tracks · 2000

Dub Fire

5 tracks · 1998

Technomajikal

8 tracks · 1997

Who Put the Voodoo 'pon Reggae?

10 tracks · 1996

Black Ark Experryments

3 tracks · 1995

Experryments at the Grass Roots of Dub

8 tracks · 1995

Soundzs From the Hot Line

9 tracks · 1992

Lord God Muzick

10 tracks · 1991

Satan Kicked The Bucket

9 tracks · 1990

From The Secret Laboratory

7 tracks · 1990

Mystic Miracle Star

5 tracks · 1990

Mystic Warrior

1 tracks · 1990

The Dub Messenger

1 tracks · 1990

Message From Yard

8 tracks · 1989

Time Boom X De Devil Dead

8 tracks · 1987

Battle of Armagideon (Millionaire Liquidator)

9 tracks · 1986

History, Mystery & Prophesy

6 tracks · 1984

Megaton Dub 2

1 tracks · 1984

Scratch and Company: The Upsetters, Chapter One

6 tracks · 1981

The Return of Pipecock Jackxon

7 tracks · 1980

Roast Fish Collie Weed & Corn Bread

9 tracks · 1978

Kung Fu Meets the Dragon

10 tracks · 1975

Revolution Dub

8 tracks · 1975

Musical Bones

1 tracks · 1975

Rhythm Shower

4 tracks · 1973

Cloak & Dagger

7 tracks · 1972

Africa's Blood

8 tracks · 1971

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Answer Riddim

33 versions · 1993

Love Won't Come Easy Riddim

7 versions · 2009

Curly Locks Riddim

5 versions · 1984

Get A Lick Riddim

5 versions · 1999

Dreadlocks In Moonlight Riddim

2 versions · 1978

Vibrate On Riddim

2 versions · 1990

Words Of My Mouth Riddim

2 versions · versions from 2003

Concrete Castle King Riddim

2 versions · 2017

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    Bob Marley/ Lee 'Scratch' Perry 'Punky Reggae Party' Remix

    With the release of Bob Marley and the Wailers' 'Legend Remixed' less than a week away, we're treated with a behind the scene peek for the making of the number 15-tracked 'Punky Reggae Party' Remix with Lee 'Scratch' Perry.

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    Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Max Romeo ready for Wiltshire's WOMAD

    Replacing Toot and the Maytal, Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Max Romeo are billed to perform at this month's WOMAD – World of Music, Arts and Dance – festival to be held at Charlton Park near Malmesbury in Wiltshire running from Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th July 2013.

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    Lee 'Scratch' Perry heads 'Back on the Controls' for new album

    Working alongside UK producer Daniel Boyle, rhythm maverick Lee 'Scratch' Perry is prepping his forthcoming album dubbed 'Back on the Controls' rekindling the spirit of the legendary Black Ark Studio…but they need your help in completing the project.

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