Lee “Scratch” Perry, the reggae pioneer, who laid the groundwork of electronic music and hip-hop as the creator of dub, collaborated with Bob Marley and produced countless other artists across genres, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Prime Minister Andrew Holness called Perry “one of the most important and creative figures to have come out of Jamaica.” Jamaican ...

To honor the first anniversary of the passing of reggae legend and dub pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry Trojan Records is releasing a comprehensive box set, King Scratch (Musical Masterpieces from the ...

Unfortunately, pioneering reggae legend Lee “Scratch” Perry has died at the age of 85. Reggae legend Lee “Scratch” Perry has died, aged 85. The pioneering singer and producer passed away on Sunday at ...

Legend of reggae and dub Lee “Scratch” Perry has died. He was 85. Perry died in a hospital in Lucea, Jamaica. No cause of death was given. Perry’s influence on reggae, dub, and hip-hop cannot be ...

The black-hued brilliance of Jamaican music continues to transform our understanding of what sound is and how it can move us. Reggae, ska, rocksteady, dancehall. Dub versions, remixes, ...

When Lee “Scratch” Perry passed away in 2021, he left behind a legacy not only as an undisputed foundational figure in reggae, but also as one of the most innovative producers and performers of all ...

On what is billed as his final studio album, the late reggae legend is treated as an afterthought, buried in the mix beneath an incongruous blend of electronic styles. King Perry is, in name, a Lee ...

"Perry was a pioneer in the 1970s' development of dub music with his early adoption of studio effects to create new instrumentals of existing reggae tracks. He has worked with and produced for various ...

The Office of the Prime Minister later issued a press release, noting that Perry had received a National Honour (Order of Distinction, Officer Class) in 2012. The statement included a personal comment ...