Your lust for life was inspirational!!!” Jesse Royal conveyed, “There is beauty in being misunderstood”. to one of the greats of our culture #leescratchperry such genius!!! You have left us a legacy of great music for the world to enjoy generations to come! Rest well king!” Shaggy revealed in a post.Ī post shared by Shaggy Aka Mr Boombastic O.D and Light King! Gratitude for all the lessons. R.I.P #scratchperry #legend #icon #reggaegiant #teacher #theupsetter #duppyconquerrah.”Ī post shared by SEAN PAUL also commented on the sudden loss. The creator and mastermind of a sound which is the basis of everything I do musically.
Ur creative wave still dominates 2day and will 4 a very longtime 2 come. “This icon has helped 2 influence me an so many others,” Sean Paul said. Sean Paul also took the time to pay tribute to the icon. “Lee Scratch Perry flying high,” she posted on her Instagram page with a heart, “THE UPSETTER, TRENDSETTER, NO ONE DID IT BETTER. He is the Dutch Pot that cooked Reggae Music first set of recipe trod on safely National Treasure certainly a pleasure,” the “Worthless Bwoy” deejay concluded with two white doves and two praying hand emojis.Ī post shared by BOUNTY KILLER Sunday morning, Cedella Marley also paid her respects to the man who produced multiple hit songs for her father. “Just yesterday Bulby mixing a song with myself and Big Youth and he did a technique and said that’s a Scratch technique and also growing up in callaloo bed and he used to live in Washington Gardens so he would walked by his road many days wishing to see Bob Marley or Jacob Miller and many other stars. “Jah know Jah I don’t too announce death news enuh as most of my followers would know, but this legendary pioneer stalwart and forefather of our musical culture had touches my life both musically and physically,” Bounty Killer expressed on Sunday. May his soul Rest In Peace”.Īs fans continue to pay tributes, other celebrities have also expressed their sorrow with his passing.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness took the time to pay his respects, tweeting, “Undoubtedly, Lee “Scratch” Perry will always be remembered for his sterling contribution to the music fraternity. The news was confirmed by the Jamaican Observer though the cause of death was not disclosed to the public. The musician made his name known within the 60s and 70s, producing with some of the most frontline reggae artists. He helped to restyle music in the 60s and 70s, as he took already published tracks, making them into his own with his early understanding of musical effects. Lee “Scratch” Perry produced for artistes such as Bob Marley and the wailers, The Congos, and Junior Murvin.
Being nominated five times and winning “Best Reggae Album” in 2003 for his work on “Jamaican E.T.” the record producer even conquered the prestigious Grammys. The entertainer passed away at a Hospital in Lucea, Hanover.
Perry’s loss was felt on Sunday (August 29) as confirmation of his passing spread like wildfire. The eccentric record producer and artiste, who pioneered dub music in the 1970s was 85 years old when he passed away. Sean Paul, Shaggy, Bounty Killer, and more artists tribute the late Lee “Scratch” Perry.Īs the reggae/dancehall community continues to grapple with the sudden death of the legendary Lee “Scratch” Perry, various artistes have continued to express their condolences.
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