Posted in: Reggae by SharifaMcFarlane on June 4th, 2011 | 29 Comments
Lee “Scratch” Perry is a legend in music.
Born in Kendal, Jamaica, “Scratch” Perry is an internationally known dub producer and reggae artiste. He is also recognized as a performance artist.
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Lee “Scratch” Perry has produced reggae and dub music of some of the best reggae artistes, including Bob Marley and the Wailers, Max Romeo and The Heptones. In more recent times, he has also produced dubstep music, which is a type of electronic dance music.
Cover of Trench Town Rock
From 1970 to 1971, Lee Perry and Bob Marley produced a number of outstanding reggae songs together, including:
Mr.Brown
Sun is Shining
Fussing and Fighting
Small Axe
Duppy Conqueror
Lively Up Yourself
Trench Town Rock
These songs are included on the album, Bob Marley & Lee “Scratch” Perry-The Best of the Upsetter Years 1970-1971, which is highly recommended by reggae fans.
Cover of Jamaican E.T.
Upsetter is one of Lee Perry’s pseudonyms.
“Scratch” Perry worked with other well-known producers of dub music and reggae music, including the legendary Sir Coxsone Dodd, from Studio One and Joe Gibbs, of Amalgamated Records.
In 2003, “Scratch” Perry was the recipient of the Grammy award for best Reggae Album. That was for the reggae album, Jamaican E.T.“Scratch” Perry has received several awards for his work in music.
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neopisiva June 4th, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Good tribute!Anyone who cooperated with Bob Marley has a plus!:)
Rosettaartist1 June 4th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
I don’t know him but my husband is into reggae and would like his music.
pattiann June 4th, 2011 at 6:13 pm
Very good article. Thanks for introducing me to somebody new!
Jennifer
SharifaMcFarlane June 4th, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Thanks Neo.
SharifaMcFarlane June 4th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
Hi Rosetta,
He probably does.
Lee Perry is a talented producer.
SharifaMcFarlane June 4th, 2011 at 7:03 pm
You’re welcome Jennifer.
Michal Dorcak June 5th, 2011 at 6:14 am
This is the first time I hear of this singer/artist. Though, I am not into this kind of music.
gaby7 June 5th, 2011 at 8:39 am
Jamaicans are the greatest reggae stars I know! A nice piece here!
Jimmy Shilaho June 5th, 2011 at 11:11 am
A great tribute to a great soul.
juliachild June 5th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
good share
Likha June 5th, 2011 at 7:18 pm
Thanks for introducing this man. I appreciate reggae music.
LCM Linda June 6th, 2011 at 2:20 am
First time to know him. Sounds interesting. I will give him a try. Thanks!
isloooboy June 6th, 2011 at 4:28 am
Its nice to know these legendary performers nice sharing
SharifaMcFarlane June 6th, 2011 at 11:06 am
You’re welcome Isloo.
SharifaMcFarlane June 6th, 2011 at 11:08 am
Good to know Likha.
SharifaMcFarlane June 6th, 2011 at 11:11 am
I think you will enjoy some of the songs Lee Perry has produced Linda.
SharifaMcFarlane June 6th, 2011 at 11:15 am
Thanks Julia.
realityspeaks June 6th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Excellent share.
Muhammad Fajar Marthias June 6th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
well done
SharifaMcFarlane June 6th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Thank you.
SharifaMcFarlane June 6th, 2011 at 7:40 pm
Thanks RealitySpeaks.
Joseph Parks June 8th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
this is a beautiful article. This guy is very eccentric.
SharifaMcFarlane June 8th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Yes, he is. Some say he’s mad, others that he’s only pretending to be
Raj the Tora June 8th, 2011 at 11:55 pm
Love reggae, am searching for this man’s songs. The other name of Genius is eccentric, is it not!
Investinmenetwork June 9th, 2011 at 12:26 am
Love the raggae tunes,old school, Well researched and informative,Thanks for sharing
yes me June 9th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
A good share here Sharifa cheers
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lightbaker June 10th, 2011 at 1:33 am
He is a legend
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SharifaMcFarlane June 10th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
That’s so, Raj.