New Publication Explores Lee 'Scratch' Perry's Visual Art and Musical Legacy
A new deluxe publication examines the artistic legacy of Lee 'Scratch' Perry, the eccentric Jamaican reggae pioneer born in 1936. The book explores why Keith Richards described Perry as 'the Salvador Dalí of music,' referencing his flamboyant persona adorned with mirrors, coins, feathers, and symbols of Afro-Jamaican folk magic. Perry's significant contributions to pop music development include producing Bob Marley's early albums. He famously claimed to be an alien from another world, stating 'I live in space, on Earth I'm just a visitor.' The publication investigates Perry's work as a visual artist alongside his musical innovations, with his primary instrument being the recording studio where he utilized every available technology.
Key facts
- Lee 'Scratch' Perry was born in 1936 in Jamaica
- Keith Richards called Perry 'the Salvador Dalí of music'
- Perry produced Bob Marley's first albums
- Perry claimed to be 'an alien from another world'
- Perry stated 'I live in space, on Earth I'm just a visitor'
- Perry wore mirrors, coins, feathers and symbols of Afro-Jamaican folk magic
- Perry's instrument was the recording studio
- A new deluxe publication explores Perry's artistic legacy
Entities
Artists
- Lee 'Scratch' Perry
- Salvador Dalí
- Bob Marley
- Keith Richards
Locations
- Jamaica