Lee Scratch Perry Postcard

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Lee Scratch Perry Postcard

Gouache and linoprint on paper.
Format A6, 250g/m2.
Open edition, signed and numbered.
Carved and printed by hand with love and respect.

Lee “Scratch” Perry, born Rainford Hugh Perry on March 20, 1936, in Kendal, Jamaica, is a pioneering figure in the realms of reggae music, dub production, and sound engineering. Renowned for his innovative studio techniques, eccentric persona, and prolific output, Perry’s influence on the evolution of Jamaican music is immeasurable.

Perry’s career began in the late 1950s when he worked as a record seller and talent scout in Kingston, Jamaica. His collaboration with legendary producers such as Clement “Coxsone” Dodd and Bunny Lee helped shape the sound of ska and rocksteady, laying the groundwork for the emergence of reggae.

In the 1970s, Perry established his own studio, Black Ark, where he pioneered the art of dub production, manipulating sound effects, and creating intricate sonic landscapes. His collaborations with artists like Bob Marley and the Wailers, The Congos, and Max Romeo produced some of reggae’s most iconic and influential recordings.

Despite facing personal struggles and setbacks, including the destruction of his studio in a fire, Perry’s creativity and vision never waned. His innovative spirit and boundary-pushing experimentation continue to inspire musicians and producers around the world, ensuring that his legacy as a true sonic pioneer and cultural icon will endure for generations to come.