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Lee Scratch Perry

Lee Scratch Perry - 2003 - Musician

Burning down a music studio in 1979 was the greatest thing Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry ever did

“They would have killed me…”

Ben Forrest
May 14, 2026
‘I Am the Upsetter’- How Lee “Scratch” Perry’s anthem of defiance changed reggae forever

‘I Am the Upsetter’: How Lee “Scratch” Perry’s anthem of defiance changed reggae forever

A monumental track…

Ben Forrest
Mar 20, 2026
From Jamaica, with love The 10 best ska albums of all time

From Jamaica, with love: The 10 best ska albums of all time

Pick it up.

Ben Forrest
Jul 9, 2025
Lee Scratch Perry - 2003 - Musician

Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry: God’s messenger “to destroy the Queen”

“I do God magic and I do God miracles…”

Tom Phelan
Apr 23, 2025
Lee Scratch Perry - 2003 - Musician

Lee “Scratch” Perry’s guide to the cosmos: the master’s religion of dub

An iconic figure…

Ben Forrest
Sep 20, 2024
Joe Strummer - The Clash - 1980

“Exciting and unidentifiable”: Joe Strummer’s five favourite songwriters

The diverse influences of The Clash frontman…

Ben Forrest
Jul 23, 2024
Lee Scratch Perry - 2003 - Musician

Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s perfect weekend playlist

Awash with reggae classics.

Ben Forrest
Feb 17, 2024
The Clash - 1982

The five artists who inspired The Clash

The music that led to the only band that matters.

Ben Forrest
Dec 9, 2023
Brian Eno imparts musical wisdom at the Barbican

Brian Eno imparts musical wisdom at the Barbican

A fascinating lecture.

Jordan Potter
Oct 28, 2022

The bands that influenced The Clash

A wide range of influences inspired one of punk’s greatest contributions

Aimee Ferrier
Sep 10, 2022
Joe Strummer Bob Marley

The Clash song that inspired one of Bob Marley’s hits

Inspiration behind a reggae anthem.

Jordan Potter
Mar 9, 2022
Lee Scratch Perry crop

Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry documentary now available on The Criterion Collection

A legend of dub.

Sam Kemp
Feb 7, 2022

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