Lee “Scratch” Perry Biography: The Dub Organiser. Born Rainford Hugh Perry on March 20, 1936, in Kendal, Jamaica, Lee “Scratch” Perry is a legend in reggae. Over his six-decade career as a producer, performer, and visionary, he shaped the music business to what it is today. His impact goes beyond Jamaica, thanks to his ground-breaking work at the renowned Black Ark studio and his contributions to dub, which has made him one of the most creative and significant artists in popular music history. Early Years and Musical Origins Perry was raised in the rural parish of Hanover, Jamaica, so he