Lee "Scratch" Perry

Lee "Scratch" Perry (1936–2021) was a Jamaican composer, singer and songwriter.

Also recorded as Rainford Hugh Perry; Lee Perry; Rainford Lee Perry; Scratch Perry; The Upsetter.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Rainford Hugh Perry.

Born at Kendal in 1936, died at Lucea in 2021.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is pop music and popular music. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are reggae, rocksteady, jungle and drum and bass.

Membership is recorded of The Upsetters.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album and Gold Musgrave Medal.

Sources

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“Lee "Scratch" Perry”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q315417: Lee "Scratch" Perry
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