UPDATED ON : AUGUST 29, 2021 / 09:25 PM
Written by Written By Nigel Roberts
Reggae icon Lee “Scratch” Perry died Sunday (Aug. 29) at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Jamaica, the Jamaica Observer reported. He was 85 years old.
Perry, who worked with reggae giant Bob Marley, is credited with pioneering dub, which impacted a range of music genres.
Lee came into prominence in the late 1960s as a producer of “cutting-edge music by revolutionary artists,” the newspaper said.
He was nominated five times for a Grammy, winning the coveted award in 2002 for the Best Reggae Album, Jamaican E.T.
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Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness sent his condolences to Perry’s family, friends, and fans, as he paid tribute to the musician’s accomplishments.
Undoubtedly, Lee Scratch Perry will always be remembered for his sterling contribution to the music fraternity. May his soul Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/k1QnyzfLoo
— Andrew Holness (@AndrewHolnessJM) August 29, 2021
Beastie Boys’ Mike D was among those who honored Perry for his influence on their music.
“We are truly grateful to have been inspired by, worked with and collaborated with this true legend. Let us all listen to his deep catalog in tribute,” his message read in part.
Questlove wrote, “Pure Innovation. Pure Imagination. This Man Was Plug Ins long before you studio cats today can simply press one button and instantly created sound chaos.”
(Photo by Paul Bergen/Redferns)
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