Lee "Scratch" Perry

Lee "Scratch" Perry
OD
Perry performing in Munich, 2016
Perry performing in Munich, 2016
Background information
Birth nameRainford Hugh Perry
Also known as"Pipecock Jackson"[a]
"The Upsetter"
Born(1936-03-20)20 March 1936[1]
Kendal, Hanover, Jamaica
OriginKingston, Jamaica
Died29 August 2021(2021-08-29) (aged 85)[b]
Lucea, Hanover, Jamaica
Genres
Occupations
  • Record producer
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active1958–2021
Labels
Websitehttp://www.lee-perry.com/ (no longer works as it requires Adobe Flash)

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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  1. ^ a b Katz, David (17 November 2009). People Funny Boy – The Genius Of Lee 'Scratch' Perry. Omnibus Press. pp. 1–5. ISBN 978-0-85712-034-2.
  2. ^ "Reggae great Lee Scratch Perry dies". 29 August 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  3. ^ Strong, Martin C. (2000). The Great Rock Discography (5th ed.). Edinburgh: Mojo Books. pp. 738–741. ISBN 1-84195-017-3.
  4. ^ Mason, Peter (19 August 2021). "Lee 'Scratch' Perry obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  5. ^ "The Upsetter: the Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry". Theupsettermovie.com. Retrieved 21 December 2012.