People Funny Boy - The Genius Of Lee 'Scratch' Perry
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Music Styles, Reggae, Biography & Memoir, Composers & Musicians
| Author: | David Katz | ISBN: | 9780857120342 |
| Publisher: | Omnibus Press | Publication: | January 1, 1900 |
| Imprint: | Omnibus | Language: | English |
| Author: | David Katz |
| ISBN: | 9780857120342 |
| Publisher: | Omnibus Press |
| Publication: | January 1, 1900 |
| Imprint: | Omnibus |
| Language: | English |
Arguably the most influential force in Jamaican music Lee Perry brought Bob Marley to international stardom and has since collaborated with artists such as Sir Paul McCartney The Clash and The Beastie Boys. This book delves behind the myth of Perry to give a fuller examination of his life and work through extensive interviews with family members fellow artists friends lovers enemies as well as the man himself to present a complex portrait of a unique soul driven by unseen spiritual forces. This revised edition contains new information on Perry's recent years including his Grammy Award and cessation of herb smoking. The text has been thoroughly revised making the new edition a more factually accurate and greatly improved read. David Katz has written about the sounds and culture of Jamaica since 1984. His work has appeared in The Guardian MOJO Uncut and The Wire. He has annotated CDs for Several record labels and contributed to The Rough Guide to Reggae. He is also a musician broadcaster and photographer.
Arguably the most influential force in Jamaican music Lee Perry brought Bob Marley to international stardom and has since collaborated with artists such as Sir Paul McCartney The Clash and The Beastie Boys. This book delves behind the myth of Perry to give a fuller examination of his life and work through extensive interviews with family members fellow artists friends lovers enemies as well as the man himself to present a complex portrait of a unique soul driven by unseen spiritual forces. This revised edition contains new information on Perry's recent years including his Grammy Award and cessation of herb smoking. The text has been thoroughly revised making the new edition a more factually accurate and greatly improved read. David Katz has written about the sounds and culture of Jamaica since 1984. His work has appeared in The Guardian MOJO Uncut and The Wire. He has annotated CDs for Several record labels and contributed to The Rough Guide to Reggae. He is also a musician broadcaster and photographer.
