Lee "Scratch" Perry
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SEP
20
2019
Chicago, IL
Subterranean
I Was There
SEP
19
2019
Minneapolis, MN
The Cedar Cultural Center
I Was There
AUG
04
2019
Plougonvelin, France
Rue de Bertheaume
I Was There
AUG
03
2019
Plougonvelin, France
Rue de Bertheaume
I Was There
AUG
02
2019
Plougonvelin, France
Rue de Bertheaume
I Was There
JUL
27
2019
Hastings, United Kingdom
Hastings Oval
I Was There
JUL
26
2019
Sallent de Gallego, Spain
Auditorio Natural de Lanuza
I Was There
JUL
22
2019
Sibenik, Croatia
Martinska
I Was There
JUL
18
2019
Sibenik, Croatia
Martinska
I Was There
JUN
14
2019
London, United Kingdom
XOYO
I Was There
JUN
02
2019
София, Bulgaria
Sofia Live Club
I Was There
MAY
30
2019
Tilburg, Netherlands
Poppodium 013
I Was There
MAY
29
2019
Hamburg, Germany
Uebel & Gefährlich
I Was There
MAY
28
2019
Berlin, Germany
Yaam
I Was There
APR
04
2019
Madrid, Spain
Sala BUT
I Was There
APR
02
2019
Brighton, United Kingdom
Concorde 2
I Was There
MAR
31
2019
Dublin, Ireland
Whelans
I Was There
MAR
29
2019
Galway, Ireland
Roisin Dubh
I Was There
MAR
28
2019
Belfast, United Kingdom
Belfast Empire Music Hall
I Was There
MAR
25
2019
Guildford, United Kingdom
Boileroom
I Was There
MAR
24
2019
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Wedgewood Rooms
I Was There
MAR
23
2019
London, United Kingdom
Electric Brixton
I Was There
MAR
22
2019
York, United Kingdom
York Fibbers
I Was There
MAR
21
2019
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Summerhall
I Was There
MAR
20
2019
Preston, United Kingdom
LiVe - Preston
I Was There
MAR
19
2019
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Picture Drome, Holmfirth
I Was There
MAR
17
2019
Camden, London, UNITED KINGDOM
The Factory, Barnstaple
I Was There
MAR
16
2019
Perranporth, United Kingdom
The Watering Hole
I Was There
MAR
15
2019
Kingsbridge, United Kingdom
Pigs Nose Inn
I Was There
MAR
14
2019
Gloucester, United Kingdom
Gloucester Guildhall
I Was There
FEB
22
2019
Baltimore, MD
Ottobar
I Was There
FEB
21
2019
Durham, NC
Motorco Music Hall
I Was There
FEB
20
2019
Atlanta, GA
Terminal West
I Was There
FEB
19
2019
New Orleans, LA
Tipitinas
I Was There
FEB
17
2019
Jacksonville, FL
Jack Rabbits
I Was There
FEB
16
2019
Tampa, FL
The Orpheum
I Was There
FEB
15
2019
West Palm Beach, FL
Respectable Street
I Was There
FEB
13
2019
Denver, CO
Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom & Cervantes' Other Side
I Was There
FEB
12
2019
Austin, TX
Flamingo Cantina
I Was There
FEB
10
2019
San Diego, CA
House of Blues San Diego
I Was There
FEB
08
2019
Ventura, CA
Discovery Ventura
I Was There
NOV
24
2018
Little London, United Kingdom
Jazz Cafe
I Was There
NOV
23
2018
Bexhill On Sea, United Kingdom
De La Warr Pavilion
I Was There
NOV
22
2018
Bristol, United Kingdom
The Fleece
I Was There
OCT
31
2018
Holyoke, MA
Gateway City Arts
I Was There
OCT
30
2018
Burlington, VT
Club Metronome
I Was There
OCT
28
2018
Cambridge, MA
Middle East
I Was There
OCT
27
2018
Brooklyn, NY
Elsewhere
I Was There
OCT
26
2018
Washington, DC
Rock & Roll Hotel
I Was There
OCT
25
2018
Ardmore, PA
The Ardmore Music Hall
I Was There
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Fan Reviews
Allisen
April 26th 2022
Awesome show minus the venue which had Lee Perry stop at 10:30 because the place closes…bumper for his last show here.
Minneapolis, MN@The Cedar Cultural Center
David
November 27th 2019
Brilliant night fantastic venue lee scratch at his best
Hull, United Kingdom@The Welly
Big Lou
September 24th 2019
Fantastic, special, memorable! Great staff, bartenders and respectful security staff.
Ardmore, PA@The Ardmore Music Hall
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About Lee "Scratch" Perry
Lee "Scratch" Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry, on March 20, 1936, in Kendal, Jamaica) is one of the most influential people in the development of reggae and dub music in Jamaica.
Perry began his career in the late 1950s working with Clement Coxsone Dodd's sound system. He eventually performed a variety of important tasks at Studio One as well as recording about 30 songs, but the pair eventually stopped working together due to personality and financial conflicts.
Working with Joe Gibbs, Perry continued his recording career, but once again, financial problems caused conflict. Perry broke ranks with Gibbs and formed his own label, Upsetter, in 1968 (see 1968 in music). His first single "People Funny Boy", which was an insult directed at Gibbs, sold very well. It is notable for its innovative use of a sample (a crying baby) as well as a fast, chugging beat that would soon become identifiable as "reggae" (the new sound did not really have a name at this time). During the 1970s, Perry released numerous recordings on a variety of record labels that he controlled, and many of his songs were popular in both Jamaica and the UK. He soon became known for his innovative production techniques as well as his eccentric character.
In the early 1970s, Perry was one of the producers whose mixing board experiments resulted in the creation of dub. In 1973, Perry built a studio in his back yard, The Black Ark, to have more control over his productions and continued to produce notable musicians such as Bob Marley & the Wailers, Junior Byles, The Heptones, and Max Romeo. With his own studio at his disposal, Perry's productions became more lavish, as the energetic producer was able to spend as much time as he wanted on the music he produced. It is important to note that virtually everything Perry recorded in The Black Ark was done using rather basic recording equipment; through sonic sleight-of-hand, Perry made it sound completely unique. Perry remained behind the mixing desk for many years, producing songs and albums that stand out as a high point in reggae history. By 1978, stress and unwanted outside influences began to take their toll: both Perry and The Black Ark quickly fell into a state of disrepair. Eventually, the studio burned to the ground. Perry has constantly insisted that he burned the Black Ark himself in a fit of rage, but it was most likely an accident due to faulty wiring. After the demise of the Black Ark in the early 1980s, Perry spent time in England and the United States, performing live and making erratic records with a variety of collaborators. It was not until the late 1980s that Perry's career began to get back on solid ground again, after working with British producers Adrian Sherwood and Neil Fraser, better known as Mad Professor.
Perry now lives in Switzerland with his wife Mireille and two children. Although he celebrated his 70th birthday in 2006, he continues recording and performing to enthusiastic audiences in Europe and North America. His modern music is a far cry from his reggae days in Jamaica; many now see Perry as more of a performance artist in several respects. In 2003, Perry won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album with the album Jamaican ET. Most recently, he has teamed up with a group of Swiss musicians and perform under the name Lee Perry and the White Belly Rats.
Perry began his career in the late 1950s working with Clement Coxsone Dodd's sound system. He eventually performed a variety of important tasks at Studio One as well as recording about 30 songs, but the pair eventually stopped working together due to personality and financial conflicts.
Working with Joe Gibbs, Perry continued his recording career, but once again, financial problems caused conflict. Perry broke ranks with Gibbs and formed his own label, Upsetter, in 1968 (see 1968 in music). His first single "People Funny Boy", which was an insult directed at Gibbs, sold very well. It is notable for its innovative use of a sample (a crying baby) as well as a fast, chugging beat that would soon become identifiable as "reggae" (the new sound did not really have a name at this time). During the 1970s, Perry released numerous recordings on a variety of record labels that he controlled, and many of his songs were popular in both Jamaica and the UK. He soon became known for his innovative production techniques as well as his eccentric character.
In the early 1970s, Perry was one of the producers whose mixing board experiments resulted in the creation of dub. In 1973, Perry built a studio in his back yard, The Black Ark, to have more control over his productions and continued to produce notable musicians such as Bob Marley & the Wailers, Junior Byles, The Heptones, and Max Romeo. With his own studio at his disposal, Perry's productions became more lavish, as the energetic producer was able to spend as much time as he wanted on the music he produced. It is important to note that virtually everything Perry recorded in The Black Ark was done using rather basic recording equipment; through sonic sleight-of-hand, Perry made it sound completely unique. Perry remained behind the mixing desk for many years, producing songs and albums that stand out as a high point in reggae history. By 1978, stress and unwanted outside influences began to take their toll: both Perry and The Black Ark quickly fell into a state of disrepair. Eventually, the studio burned to the ground. Perry has constantly insisted that he burned the Black Ark himself in a fit of rage, but it was most likely an accident due to faulty wiring. After the demise of the Black Ark in the early 1980s, Perry spent time in England and the United States, performing live and making erratic records with a variety of collaborators. It was not until the late 1980s that Perry's career began to get back on solid ground again, after working with British producers Adrian Sherwood and Neil Fraser, better known as Mad Professor.
Perry now lives in Switzerland with his wife Mireille and two children. Although he celebrated his 70th birthday in 2006, he continues recording and performing to enthusiastic audiences in Europe and North America. His modern music is a far cry from his reggae days in Jamaica; many now see Perry as more of a performance artist in several respects. In 2003, Perry won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album with the album Jamaican ET. Most recently, he has teamed up with a group of Swiss musicians and perform under the name Lee Perry and the White Belly Rats.
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Genres:
Dub, Reggae
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Circle Hat
$25.0 USD
Live Collage Sweatshirt
$45.0 USD
Rainbow T-Shirt
$30.0 USD
Circle Beanie
$20.0 USD
Concerts and tour dates
Past
SEP
20
2019
Chicago, IL
Subterranean
I Was There
SEP
19
2019
Minneapolis, MN
The Cedar Cultural Center
I Was There
AUG
04
2019
Plougonvelin, France
Rue de Bertheaume
I Was There
AUG
03
2019
Plougonvelin, France
Rue de Bertheaume
I Was There
AUG
02
2019
Plougonvelin, France
Rue de Bertheaume
I Was There
JUL
27
2019
Hastings, United Kingdom
Hastings Oval
I Was There
JUL
26
2019
Sallent de Gallego, Spain
Auditorio Natural de Lanuza
I Was There
JUL
22
2019
Sibenik, Croatia
Martinska
I Was There
JUL
18
2019
Sibenik, Croatia
Martinska
I Was There
JUN
14
2019
London, United Kingdom
XOYO
I Was There
JUN
02
2019
София, Bulgaria
Sofia Live Club
I Was There
MAY
30
2019
Tilburg, Netherlands
Poppodium 013
I Was There
MAY
29
2019
Hamburg, Germany
Uebel & Gefährlich
I Was There
MAY
28
2019
Berlin, Germany
Yaam
I Was There
APR
04
2019
Madrid, Spain
Sala BUT
I Was There
APR
02
2019
Brighton, United Kingdom
Concorde 2
I Was There
MAR
31
2019
Dublin, Ireland
Whelans
I Was There
MAR
29
2019
Galway, Ireland
Roisin Dubh
I Was There
MAR
28
2019
Belfast, United Kingdom
Belfast Empire Music Hall
I Was There
MAR
25
2019
Guildford, United Kingdom
Boileroom
I Was There
MAR
24
2019
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Wedgewood Rooms
I Was There
MAR
23
2019
London, United Kingdom
Electric Brixton
I Was There
MAR
22
2019
York, United Kingdom
York Fibbers
I Was There
MAR
21
2019
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Summerhall
I Was There
MAR
20
2019
Preston, United Kingdom
LiVe - Preston
I Was There
MAR
19
2019
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Picture Drome, Holmfirth
I Was There
MAR
17
2019
Camden, London, UNITED KINGDOM
The Factory, Barnstaple
I Was There
MAR
16
2019
Perranporth, United Kingdom
The Watering Hole
I Was There
MAR
15
2019
Kingsbridge, United Kingdom
Pigs Nose Inn
I Was There
MAR
14
2019
Gloucester, United Kingdom
Gloucester Guildhall
I Was There
FEB
22
2019
Baltimore, MD
Ottobar
I Was There
FEB
21
2019
Durham, NC
Motorco Music Hall
I Was There
FEB
20
2019
Atlanta, GA
Terminal West
I Was There
FEB
19
2019
New Orleans, LA
Tipitinas
I Was There
FEB
17
2019
Jacksonville, FL
Jack Rabbits
I Was There
FEB
16
2019
Tampa, FL
The Orpheum
I Was There
FEB
15
2019
West Palm Beach, FL
Respectable Street
I Was There
FEB
13
2019
Denver, CO
Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom & Cervantes' Other Side
I Was There
FEB
12
2019
Austin, TX
Flamingo Cantina
I Was There
FEB
10
2019
San Diego, CA
House of Blues San Diego
I Was There
FEB
08
2019
Ventura, CA
Discovery Ventura
I Was There
NOV
24
2018
Little London, United Kingdom
Jazz Cafe
I Was There
NOV
23
2018
Bexhill On Sea, United Kingdom
De La Warr Pavilion
I Was There
NOV
22
2018
Bristol, United Kingdom
The Fleece
I Was There
OCT
31
2018
Holyoke, MA
Gateway City Arts
I Was There
OCT
30
2018
Burlington, VT
Club Metronome
I Was There
OCT
28
2018
Cambridge, MA
Middle East
I Was There
OCT
27
2018
Brooklyn, NY
Elsewhere
I Was There
OCT
26
2018
Washington, DC
Rock & Roll Hotel
I Was There
OCT
25
2018
Ardmore, PA
The Ardmore Music Hall
I Was There
Show More Dates
Fan Reviews
Allisen
April 26th 2022
Awesome show minus the venue which had Lee Perry stop at 10:30 because the place closes…bumper for his last show here.
Minneapolis, MN@The Cedar Cultural Center
David
November 27th 2019
Brilliant night fantastic venue lee scratch at his best
Hull, United Kingdom@The Welly
Big Lou
September 24th 2019
Fantastic, special, memorable! Great staff, bartenders and respectful security staff.
Ardmore, PA@The Ardmore Music Hall
View More Fan Reviews
About Lee "Scratch" Perry
Lee "Scratch" Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry, on March 20, 1936, in Kendal, Jamaica) is one of the most influential people in the development of reggae and dub music in Jamaica.
Perry began his career in the late 1950s working with Clement Coxsone Dodd's sound system. He eventually performed a variety of important tasks at Studio One as well as recording about 30 songs, but the pair eventually stopped working together due to personality and financial conflicts.
Working with Joe Gibbs, Perry continued his recording career, but once again, financial problems caused conflict. Perry broke ranks with Gibbs and formed his own label, Upsetter, in 1968 (see 1968 in music). His first single "People Funny Boy", which was an insult directed at Gibbs, sold very well. It is notable for its innovative use of a sample (a crying baby) as well as a fast, chugging beat that would soon become identifiable as "reggae" (the new sound did not really have a name at this time). During the 1970s, Perry released numerous recordings on a variety of record labels that he controlled, and many of his songs were popular in both Jamaica and the UK. He soon became known for his innovative production techniques as well as his eccentric character.
In the early 1970s, Perry was one of the producers whose mixing board experiments resulted in the creation of dub. In 1973, Perry built a studio in his back yard, The Black Ark, to have more control over his productions and continued to produce notable musicians such as Bob Marley & the Wailers, Junior Byles, The Heptones, and Max Romeo. With his own studio at his disposal, Perry's productions became more lavish, as the energetic producer was able to spend as much time as he wanted on the music he produced. It is important to note that virtually everything Perry recorded in The Black Ark was done using rather basic recording equipment; through sonic sleight-of-hand, Perry made it sound completely unique. Perry remained behind the mixing desk for many years, producing songs and albums that stand out as a high point in reggae history. By 1978, stress and unwanted outside influences began to take their toll: both Perry and The Black Ark quickly fell into a state of disrepair. Eventually, the studio burned to the ground. Perry has constantly insisted that he burned the Black Ark himself in a fit of rage, but it was most likely an accident due to faulty wiring. After the demise of the Black Ark in the early 1980s, Perry spent time in England and the United States, performing live and making erratic records with a variety of collaborators. It was not until the late 1980s that Perry's career began to get back on solid ground again, after working with British producers Adrian Sherwood and Neil Fraser, better known as Mad Professor.
Perry now lives in Switzerland with his wife Mireille and two children. Although he celebrated his 70th birthday in 2006, he continues recording and performing to enthusiastic audiences in Europe and North America. His modern music is a far cry from his reggae days in Jamaica; many now see Perry as more of a performance artist in several respects. In 2003, Perry won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album with the album Jamaican ET. Most recently, he has teamed up with a group of Swiss musicians and perform under the name Lee Perry and the White Belly Rats.
Perry began his career in the late 1950s working with Clement Coxsone Dodd's sound system. He eventually performed a variety of important tasks at Studio One as well as recording about 30 songs, but the pair eventually stopped working together due to personality and financial conflicts.
Working with Joe Gibbs, Perry continued his recording career, but once again, financial problems caused conflict. Perry broke ranks with Gibbs and formed his own label, Upsetter, in 1968 (see 1968 in music). His first single "People Funny Boy", which was an insult directed at Gibbs, sold very well. It is notable for its innovative use of a sample (a crying baby) as well as a fast, chugging beat that would soon become identifiable as "reggae" (the new sound did not really have a name at this time). During the 1970s, Perry released numerous recordings on a variety of record labels that he controlled, and many of his songs were popular in both Jamaica and the UK. He soon became known for his innovative production techniques as well as his eccentric character.
In the early 1970s, Perry was one of the producers whose mixing board experiments resulted in the creation of dub. In 1973, Perry built a studio in his back yard, The Black Ark, to have more control over his productions and continued to produce notable musicians such as Bob Marley & the Wailers, Junior Byles, The Heptones, and Max Romeo. With his own studio at his disposal, Perry's productions became more lavish, as the energetic producer was able to spend as much time as he wanted on the music he produced. It is important to note that virtually everything Perry recorded in The Black Ark was done using rather basic recording equipment; through sonic sleight-of-hand, Perry made it sound completely unique. Perry remained behind the mixing desk for many years, producing songs and albums that stand out as a high point in reggae history. By 1978, stress and unwanted outside influences began to take their toll: both Perry and The Black Ark quickly fell into a state of disrepair. Eventually, the studio burned to the ground. Perry has constantly insisted that he burned the Black Ark himself in a fit of rage, but it was most likely an accident due to faulty wiring. After the demise of the Black Ark in the early 1980s, Perry spent time in England and the United States, performing live and making erratic records with a variety of collaborators. It was not until the late 1980s that Perry's career began to get back on solid ground again, after working with British producers Adrian Sherwood and Neil Fraser, better known as Mad Professor.
Perry now lives in Switzerland with his wife Mireille and two children. Although he celebrated his 70th birthday in 2006, he continues recording and performing to enthusiastic audiences in Europe and North America. His modern music is a far cry from his reggae days in Jamaica; many now see Perry as more of a performance artist in several respects. In 2003, Perry won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album with the album Jamaican ET. Most recently, he has teamed up with a group of Swiss musicians and perform under the name Lee Perry and the White Belly Rats.
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Genres:
Dub, Reggae
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