"I'm an artist, a musician, a magician, a writer, a singer. I'm everything," claims 71 year-old Lee "Scratch" Perry on his MySpace page. And while there's certainly some exaggeration to be found in ...

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 ...

Of course, in Perry’s native Jamaica, the sound-system circuit meant those at the controls were as much a focus – and sometimes more so – than the singers or bands. Duke Reid, Clement ‘Sir Coxson’ ...

Lee Perry has operated on the lunatic fringe for so long, his distorted reality has itself turned out a distortion. Bob Marley became the big tree while Perry stayed the small axe, but today, the ...

Those who wish to fall headfirst into one of the most invigorating live rackets out there should attend a Kreator concert. Frontman Mille Petrozza is one of a kind, a human hurricane of demented ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Jamaican singer and record producer Lee "Scratch" Perry, considered one of reggae's founding fathers, died on Sunday. He was 85. Perry, whose real name is Rainford Hugh ...