Today is Lee Scratch Perry’s birthday, and we just want to wish him a happy Earthstrong.

Here is the classic scene of the black ark studio from the Jeremy Marre documentary Roots Rock Reggae

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Junior Murvin has passed

On December 2, 2013, in Lee Scratch Perry, Reggae, by E

Today it was learned that longtime Jamaican vocalist and recording artist Junior Murvin has died. Known for his falsetto singing style on such famous tunes as Police and Thieves which was later covered by the Clash. Murvin worked very closely with Scratch and was one of his go to singers during the time of the Black Ark. He will be greatly missed but always remembered.

Junior Murvin Police and Thieves

Lee Scratch Perry is listed at number 11 on the list. Joe Meek takes first, other notables as you’d expect. Check out the complete list here NME 50 greatest producers ever

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The Upsetter Movie trailer

On August 24, 2009, in Reggae, by E

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