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 Perrys 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.
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