Best Albums Ever: Lee "Scratch" Perry "Scratch Came, Scratch Saw, Scratch Conquered" (2008) Raggae, Roots Reggae
Lee "Scratch" Perry "Scratch Came, Scratch Saw, Scratch Conquered" (2008) Lee "Scratch" Perry OD (born Rainford Hugh Perry; 20 March 1936 – 29 August 202) was a Jamaican record producer 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, Adrian Sherwood, Beastie Boys, Ari Up, The Clash, The Orb, and many others. Birth name Rainford Hugh Perry Also known as "Pipecock Jackson" "The Upsetter" Born 20 March 1936[1] Kendal, Jamaica Died 29 August 2021 (aged 85)[b] Lucea, Jamaica Genres: Dub Reggae Ska Rocksteady Jungle Electronic Occupation(s) Record, producer, singer, songwriter Years active 1958–20