Hugh Perry Od: Last News

Mad Professor, a longtime friend and collaborator of Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, has penned a touching tribute to the late dub visionary.The reggae legend (real name Rainford Hugh Perry) died yesterday (August 29) at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Western Jamaica after battling illness. No cause of death has yet been revealed.Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, confirmed the dub pioneer’s passing. “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”, Holness said in tweet.He added: “Undoubtedly, Lee Scratch Perry will always be remembered for his sterling contribution to the music fraternity.

JAMAICAN singer Lee “Scratch” Perry died on Sunday at the age of 85. He passed away at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Jamaica.

Lee 'Scratch' Perry’s cause of death has not yet been revealed,  however, Jamaica’s prime minister Andrew Holness tweeted of the artist’s passing.

Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, the reggae legend and master of dub, has died aged 85.According to the Jamaica Observer, Perry (real name Rainford Hugh Perry) died at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Western Jamaica after battling illness. No cause of death has yet been revealed.Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, confirmed the dub pioneer’s passing. “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”, Holness said in tweet.He added: “Undoubtedly, Lee Scratch Perry will always be remembered for his sterling contribution to the music fraternity.

Lee 'Scratch' Perry has died at the age of 85.The pioneering dub and reggae artist is said to have passed away at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, western Jamaica, according to local reports.A cause of death has yet to be determined.Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness confirmed the death in a statement, saying: '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.' Sad: Lee 'Scratch' Perry dies at 85: Dub and reggae pioneer who worked with Bob Marley passes away in Jamaica (Pictured in 2017)Adding: 'Undoubtedly, Lee Scratch Perry will always be remembered for his sterling contribution to the music fraternity.

Lee “Scratch” Perry has sadly died.

Reggae producer, singer and genre legend Lee “Scratch” Perry died in a Jamaica hospital today. He was 85 and no cause of death was given.

Chris Willman Music WriterLee “Scratch” Perry, one of the towering figures in reggae music, died Sunday at a hospital in Lucea, Jamaica at age 85. No cause of death was immediately given.The news was confirmed in a tweet from Jamaica’s prime minister, Andrew Holness.“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,” Holness wrote.