Lee 'Scratch' Perry RIP

[Lurcher]

Genius is a much used word but totally appropriate here.

Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, visionary master of reggae, dies aged 85

Producer and performer who worked with Bob Marley and pioneered both dub and roots reggae styles dies in hospital in Jamaica

www.theguardian.com

 

[NYboro]

RIP

 

[Mr_Fridge]

I’m only ever on the fringes of reggae and dub (if that) so not hugely familiar with his works, but he produced the Clash’s Complete Control. So a total dude.

RIP.

 

[red_harrington]

The Don :(

 

[weemoby]

I'm a massive fan of his, he is a musical icon. Genuinely gutted by this news, I had tickets to see him next month (rescheduled due to Covid).

Rest in dub Mr Perry

 

[A]

Master of his work, arguably unique. A true legend and musical, creative genius. I would normally say "sleep well", but in this case, I think "turn it up" would be more appropriate

 

[Ignore_Alien_Orders]

Got tickets to see him in November at The Brudenell. Gutted. Second reggae legend to go this year.
RIP

 

[Centralscrutinizer]

RIP in the Black Ark in the Sky.

 

[Wiseman_Vaughn]

RIP LSP

 

[Borobuddah]

A great talent gone

 

[rkangel]

This news of The Upsetter leaves me upset.
RIP

 

[r00fie1]

:((y)

 

[bungydinsdale]

Sad news. Saw him in NZ s few years ago, crazy, unique genius and a genuine legend.
That means a night of some serious dub when I get home from work tonight.

 

[HundredRoom]

Bought the Super Ape album back in the 70s because John Peel was playing a lot of Perry and raving on. Some great tracks on that album and the sound is like nothing else. A revelation at the time. At 85 its time to celebrate a life and not mourn a passing. I hope he he passed on a lot of his skills to someone else. He was truly a one off.

 

[ska66]

will be playing my Upsetters albums all this week as a tribute

 

[HarryVegas]

Ah very sad news. His letter to the Japanese government on behalf of Paul McCartney during his drugs bust and initial imprisonment is equal parts touching and hilarious....

Lee Perry's Letter To The Japanese Government Regarding Paul McCartney's 1980 Incarceration

On January 16, 1980, Japanese customs officials found 7.7 ounces of marijuana in Paul McCartney's luggage as he entered the country, result...

marcoonthebass.blogspot.com

 

[junos_boots]

Genius is a much used word but totally appropriate here.

Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, visionary master of reggae, dies aged 85

Producer and performer who worked with Bob Marley and pioneered both dub and roots reggae styles dies in hospital in Jamaica

www.theguardian.com

On band camp there is a bit of his music available for pay what you free and it is totally legit

Dont know if you already have it but the link is

Lee Scratch Perry Beat Tape, by Lee Perry

18 track album

dubtemplerecords.bandcamp.com

 

[Lurcher]

On band camp there is a bit of his music available for pay what you free and it is totally legit

Dont know if you already have it but the link is

Lee Scratch Perry Beat Tape, by Lee Perry

18 track album

dubtemplerecords.bandcamp.com

Cheers mate, not seen that before.