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Lee

photo credit: Adrian Boot

Active

1960s - 2010s

Born

March 20, 1936 in Kendal, Jamaica

Genre

Reggae Electronic International Pop/Rock

Styles

Dub Roots Reggae Political Reggae Rocksteady Reggae-Pop Jungle/Drum'n'Bass

Also Known As

Rainford Hugh Perry

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Lee "Scratch" Perry

Biography by John Dougan

An eccentric figure who stands as one of reggae's greatest producers, as well as the pioneer of dub music.
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