Lee "Scratch" Perry: Biography, Facts and Career
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Lee "Scratch" Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry; 20 March 1936 – 29 August 2021) was a Jamaican record producer, songwriter and singer 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.
Quick facts about Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Full name: Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Born: 1936-03-20
- Nationality: Jamaica
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q315417
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Who is Lee "Scratch" Perry?
Lee "Scratch" Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry; 20 March 1936 – 29 August 2021) was a Jamaican record producer, songwriter and singer noted for his innovative studio techniques and production style.
What nationality is Lee "Scratch" Perry?
Lee "Scratch" Perry is Jamaica.
When was Lee "Scratch" Perry born?
Lee "Scratch" Perry was born on 1936-03-20.
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