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People Funny Boy: The Genius of Lee 'Scratch' Perry David Katz

People Funny Boy: The Genius of Lee 'Scratch' Perry By David Katz

People Funny Boy: The Genius of Lee 'Scratch' Perry by David Katz


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Lee Perry is arguably the most influential force in Jamaican music. This book delves behind the myth of Perry to give an examination of his life and work through interviews with family members, fellow artists, friends, lovers, enemies, as well as the man himself to present a portrait of a unique soul driven by unseen spiritual forces.

People Funny Boy: The Genius of Lee 'Scratch' Perry Summary

People Funny Boy: The Genius of Lee 'Scratch' Perry by David Katz

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. The 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.

About David Katz

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. Originally from San Francisco, he currently lives in London.

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GOR002258947
9781846094439
1846094437
People Funny Boy: The Genius of Lee 'Scratch' Perry by David Katz
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Omnibus Press
20060905
568
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