Lee 'Scratch' Perry

Born Rainford Hugh Perry in Kendal, Jamaica, Lee 'Scratch' Perry rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential figures in popular music. His production work with artists like Bob Marley and The Wailers, and his own experimental music, earned him a reputation as an unparalleled innovator, often credited with inventing the dub genre. His studio, The Black Ark, became a legendary crucible of sound.

Perry's later career was marked by increasingly flamboyant costumes, a penchant for spiritual pronouncements, and an unyielding commitment to his unique artistic vision. He often referred to himself with various mystical titles, but none of them, to our extensive knowledge, ever included