Rainford Hugh Perry è morto all’età di 85 anni. “Pioniere”, “icona”, “padrino”, “master”, “visionario”, “gigante”… sono solo alcuni degli aggettivi che troverete scritti in bella mostra in queste ore. Tutto vero. Artista seminale, nodale, fondamentale, Perry lascia un segno profondo nella cultura reggae/dub, quella delle radici, quella autentica. Produttore eccezionale, innovatore assoluto in studio, un autentico “signore” dello stile. La lista delle collaborazioni/produzioni sarebbe infinita. Per questo i tributi arrivati via social testimoniano meglio di ogni cosa la grandezza dell’artista giamaicano.
My deep condolences to the family, friends, and fans of legendary record producer and singer, Rainford Hugh Perry OD, affectionately known as "Lee Scratch" Perry. pic.twitter.com/Eec2MEd6yC
— Andrew Holness (@AndrewHolnessJM) August 29, 2021
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LOVE FIRE -MASSIVE RED MIX- ⬥Simply Red & Lee Perry⬥ https://t.co/gPi2Y1eabI via @YouTube #LeeScratchPerry
— Simply Red (@SimplyRedHQ) August 30, 2021
We send the most love and respect we can to Lee Perry who passed today, to his family and loved ones and the many he influenced with his pioneering spirit and work. We are truly grateful to have been inspired by and collaborated with this true legend.
— Beastie Boys (@beastieboys) August 29, 2021
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people have often asked me who's my #1 all time producer & I never hesitate to respond it will allways be this man RIP to the untouchable master off sound. his work in the 60s & 70s is some of the most magical music I've ever heard https://t.co/8THfNF7rcJ
— Odd Nosdam (@OddNosdam71) August 29, 2021
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RIP pic.twitter.com/cTdtezPWUt
— Paul Arthurs. (@BoneheadsPage) August 29, 2021
The Mighty Upsetter has left the building. pic.twitter.com/yJgpENTbIg
— greg dulli (@MrGregDulli) August 29, 2021
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Lee Scratch Perry ha vissuto nell’aria suonando con le rocce e con il cielo. Da oggi il Genio è Eterno.
— Sud Sound System (@sudsoundsystem) August 29, 2021
999!https://t.co/dzBOyGpyG4
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Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry has left us and the world of music has lost one if it’s most enigmatic creators; an amazing, incomparable phenomenon who’s sonic sound waves transformed our lives; the ‘Blackboard Jungle’ album alone stands as a beacon of his genius. pic.twitter.com/WgYZ106UNR
— David Rodigan (@DavidRodigan) August 29, 2021
Lee “Scratch” Perry died to save us from the Kanye discourse. RIP to the True King.
— Uniform (@uniform_nyc) August 29, 2021
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Goodbye lee -a life well lived https://t.co/fh33Rp12It
— mark stewart (@_markstewart) August 29, 2021
Dreadfully sad news. Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, the mighty Upsetter had passed away, aged 85. https://t.co/5M1Pp30yOM
— Trojan Records (@trojanrecords) August 29, 2021
RIP Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, the master of the Black Ark. Was going to dig out the Arkology box set, but this new Pressure Sounds comp is as good a place as any to start. pic.twitter.com/8nhJBnzDfH
— Keith Cameron (@KeithCameron2) August 29, 2021
Rest in power pic.twitter.com/jM9kJKh02h
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) August 29, 2021
Lee 'Scratch Perry' (1936 – 2021) ❤️
— BBC Radio 6 Music (@BBC6Music) August 29, 2021
We are saddened to hear of the passing of reggae and dub pioneer Lee 'Scratch' Perry – our thoughts our with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/RlA96ztu0H
Blessed journey into the infinite.
— YASUKE (@flyinglotus) August 29, 2021
RIP Lee “Scratch” Perry pic.twitter.com/CBAoMTnfd0
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about a hundred years ago (1989) I made a trip through to Dundee with the other members of @teenagefanclub to have some badges made. On that same day I bought my first Lee 'Scratch' Perry record. It was a revelation. R.I.P. Lee, and thank you for the music.
— Norman Blake (@MrNormanBlake1) August 29, 2021
RAINFORD HUGH "LEE SCRATCH" PERRY 1936 – 2021
— On-U Sound (@onusound) August 29, 2021
There are not many people who can genuinely claim to have changed the course of popular music but Lee is one of them. R.I.P.
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few more important figures in the music of the 20th century. he expanded the vocabulary of studio sound; lived a long life & leaves a lasting legacy. play his music for your kids, see how instantly they love it. it's universal. safe travels home to God. https://t.co/SvnQPpsa59
— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) August 29, 2021
LEE “SCRATCH” PERRY
— ANDREW W.K. (@AndrewWK) August 29, 2021
1936-2021https://t.co/67Fwuwu1jw
thank you LSP ❤️
— el-p (@therealelp) August 29, 2021
It says something about who he was – and who we are as a result – that the death of Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry was the third of only three items on the @BBCRadio4 news bulletin at 7pm, after Afghanistan and Hurricane Ida. RIP The Great Upsetter
— Billy Bragg (@billybragg) August 29, 2021
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We send love, light, respect, our condolences to the LEGENDARY Lee 'Scratch' Perry and his family and fans worldwide! May his soul Rest In Peace! pic.twitter.com/DGunmefBod
— Living Colour (@LivingColour) August 29, 2021
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Rest In Peace and much respect to @LeeScratchPerry #legend #influencer #icon #rasta pic.twitter.com/RMejhPyJ1f
— Fishbone (@FishboneSoldier) August 29, 2021
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I tire of the trope that genius rides shotgun with madness, but few people were as weird or cast as long a shadow as Lee Perry. His records were shocking and became talismans for anybody who ever tried to manifest the sound in their head.
— steve albini (@electricalWSOP) August 29, 2021
Requiescat. https://t.co/MpGpT6W2cc
Heart of the Congos.
— LOW (@lowtheband) August 29, 2021
Thank you Lee Perry. May the hi-hat eternally fold back onto its own channel and may music stay mystical.
Goodbye to one of the greats. pic.twitter.com/ciSREydEg0
— David Grubbs (@blackfaurest) August 29, 2021
RIP lee scratch perry too good for this earth
— Ryley walker (@ryleywalker) August 29, 2021
such sad news about the passing of the mighty and absolute visioneer Lee Scratch Perry.. I was so excited to have him on @WfSete in 2020… alongside Sherwood Mala and Jah Shaka… a night of imagined dreams passed…. but the music and source will live forever. RIP
— Gilles Peterson (@gillespeterson) August 29, 2021
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— Steve Gunn (@SteveGunnMusic) August 29, 2021
— clipping. (@clppng) August 29, 2021
“Got to be a conscious man when you fall in love.” RIP to one of the greatest musical innovators of our time on this plant: Lee Scratch Perry. pic.twitter.com/xix64WTvV1
— Hiss Golden Messenger (@hissgldnmssr) August 29, 2021
Rest in Power lee scratch Perry damn https://t.co/i8Wqldh6Dx bless
— anton newcombe (@antonnewcombe) August 29, 2021
Lee Perry made the sound of the future and we still haven’t caught up. RIP Scratch! #leeperry pic.twitter.com/BwCo12GQ09
— The Coral (@thecoralband) August 29, 2021
you will be missed dear brother. the world is lucky you visited. there are few people who have inspired me more than lee scratch perry. rest in peace legend. pic.twitter.com/RWfjg2eBCU
— david andrew sitek (@DaveSitek) August 29, 2021
Lee “Scratch” Perry brought me joy, helped me grow, helped me meditate, made me feel powerful, changed my life for the good. Innovator, master, pioneer. Absolute artist. Rest In Peace Legend pic.twitter.com/ethg53ClHE
— Timothy Showalter (@Strandofoaks) August 29, 2021
RIP Mr. Lee “Scratch” Perry https://t.co/rc5hsRn7yw
— Damian Abraham (@leftfordamian) August 29, 2021
Upsetter and upsetter
— Ted Leo (@tedleo) August 29, 2021
RIP the truly great dub/roots reggae maestro Lee "Scratch" Perry. Keith Richards once said Perry is “the Salvador Dalí of music. He’s a mystery. The world is his instrument. You just have to listen.” So listen.https://t.co/8Fr6f9i2KX
— Michael Azerrad (@michaelazerrad) August 29, 2021
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RIP Lee Scratch Perry. A master of the Space Echo. One of the greatest producers ever. True genius.
— eric slick (@ericslickmusic) August 29, 2021
RIP to the King. Lee Scratch Perry, gone but never forgotten. pic.twitter.com/M48Kd7IqoL
— Ghostpoet (@ghostpoet) August 29, 2021
Lee Scratch Perry RIP…the innovator and righteous Upsetter…wizard of Jamaican music…that drum n bass was LOUD boy.. brilliant man.. Thanx for the songs pal.
— Low Cut Connie (@LowCutConnie) August 29, 2021
♥️ adam #leescratchperry pic.twitter.com/DJEnL3Fj4e
RIP LEGEND #leescratchperry pic.twitter.com/vHdeKuH8kY
— Gil Sharone (@GilSharone) August 29, 2021
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R.I.P. to the majestic Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. The Mystic – Forward With Jah Orthodox + The Upsetters – Orthodox Dub https://t.co/RlJipOFEqo via @YouTube
— Fujiya & Miyagi (@FujiyaAndMiyagi) August 29, 2021
Rip Lee Scratch Perry. Very influential. This was a big one for me. https://t.co/IT62RLm5mA
— Star Slinger (@StarSlinger) August 29, 2021
RIP Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. And let's not forget, on top of everything else, he produced Complete Control – maybe the greatest punk single (certainly my favourite). https://t.co/2rcKScOL0T
— Lloyd Cole (@Lloyd_Cole) August 29, 2021
Yet another legend takes his leave. R.I.P. Lee “Scratch” Perry. pic.twitter.com/YOyf3vWnsB
— Paul McLoone (@PMcLoone) August 29, 2021
RIP to the Maestro Lee Scratch Perry
— Sasha Grey (@SashaGrey) August 29, 2021
Legend. Lee Scratch Perry 1936-2021. pic.twitter.com/WQwLfiDlNy
— Stones Throw (@stonesthrow) August 29, 2021
