Lee "Scratch" Perry: 'I gave Bob Marley reggae as a present'

[@funtowatchTV42]

RIP....a true legend. Keith Richards once said of him "More than a producer, he knows how to inspire the artist’s soul. Like Phil Spector, he has a gift of not only hearing sounds that come from nowhere else, but also translating those sounds to the musicians. Scratch is a shaman."

[@indigobluu]

True and pure LEGAND, Jah Love Forever

[@johnnyblaime]

Kool interview

[@toninho7307]

Phil Spector,?

[@SaikouminthTouray]

​@@indigobluuĺ111111111❤❤❤❤

[@waveatthelighteveryone5899]

He is very eccentric but a brilliant writer and producer. His youthfulness is enviable. Honor to Lee Scratch Perry!

[@shqipebelgjike1274]

All glory to Jesus and to Him alone! If we dont have Jesus Christ, we dont have the Fater (Jahweh)

[@blindhtownkilla]

This man Lee Perry literally speaks in Rhyme bars. He be spittin Fire 24/7

[@crespoopserc]

Ekrah even when he talks he does that.

[@З3зЗ3тю]

Fire toung

[@tonypasma1707]

Pure

[@tmc4126]

Ong

[@ncshuriken]

He's probably one of the most unique & bizarre (not in a bad way) mythical figures in the whole history of Dub & Reggae. Even if you don't know Dub & Reggae & you like other music, you probably know his name.

[@dm.6133]

He's so unique he could easily be from another dimension.

[@SJ_Vibezz]

I love it def true he is smarter than he is making out..he is even wearing a Jesus top and letting you know he is a Christian just in case lol 😉

[@happylindsay4475]

I think he IS!!! He is phenomenal.

[@647boss2]

He is...

[@QuantumYin91]

Ohhhh he is!

[@Humble-iq5ue]

Most definitely. Not to disrespect Perry but but its possible he's allowed himself to be available to spirits around us.

[@sinceweknow5273]

A man happy will appear carzy to those who are unhappy. Lee Scratch Perry is a fulfillment of this prophecy.

[@simonpure109]

You just got to love him man, at his age? Energetic than my lait 30s ...afe is becoming a digit

[@djonfonsteen6331]

@@jacktack77 you would know all about these issues you raise.. look within and you will find that which you see in others. Expel it and move on, or it will eat away at your soul.

[@elchamoamor]

❤❤❤❤

[@therealniggabruh]

@@jacktack77why the slander?

[@ashtakmetoza5689]

He wasn't mad, he wasn't insane, he came as he came 🙏 R.I.P.

[@benefitthebrains8912]

Divine madness definitely

[@emmettsolomon5073]

he had schizophrenia

[@christinakarosi8325]

GOD is Love. .

[@TheSonoSpectrum]

I love this man, every time I hear him talking he puts a smile on my face. Such a charismatic guy.

[@Dr.zaidi4]

The interviewer lacks the expertise of tapping in to this old man's mystical dimensions.He wants to express himself beyond the boxed type questions

[@artivism4068]

Thanks for pointing that out. I am on a quest to change all of that in becoming the world's greatest interviewer.

[@jozefmak1268]

actually the opposite, he knew very well what to ask, which means he did understand quite well what's Perry on about

[@yhyhcalmg]

Seen this weasel interview Robert Downey Jr. Makes for an interesting watch and insight into what sort of person the interviewer is. I suggest you watch it.

[@yhyhcalmg]

Type: "Robert Downey Jr. Walks out of interview" into search. Title should give you an idea what to expect 😂

[@lespaz1197]

This interviewer lacks not only that 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@zacharyharris438]

Its like he is low key trying to exercise the demons outta the interviewer using love. Amazingly aware and beautiful human.

[@cestmoi5702]

Well said. /❤️🙏🏾🌱🌺

[@user-ov6jx9qp7s]

I absolutely agree. He handled it with his unique style and gentle wisdom. Love him ❤

[@MicrowaveCheese33]

Ive listened to him since young. He is always will be special. In a special kind of way Lee Scratch Perry way.

[@1TrueNature]

Love Lee Perry, he gave the music to Bob and Bob took it to the top of the mountain and gave it to the world.

[@jayekaye6641]

Do you know who Joe Higgs is?Do you know the part he played?

[@chillbro7]

GOD gave Bob his music...this man just made money after that...

[@jungleninja8415]

@Fanta Graham bullshit you fool

[@burnsloads]

@Fanta Graham the wailers make all other reggae artists seem like cheap imitations.

[@OtheDaddy]

@@burnsloads Seriously? The Taxi gang too? The Revolutionaries? The Aggrovators? The mighty roots Radics? The Skatalites? The Dub Sydicate? The Wackies? The great Misty in Roots? Aswad? Steel Pulse? The Burning Band? .... All cheap imitations? Have you even been to a reggae concert?

[@wingedstring]

Lee Scratch Perry singing himself to "I'm an old man but I'll never get old" it's the epitome and personification of his life, 💚💛❤️ much love king wherever you are

[@SunshineDebillionaire]

He confuse the interviewer 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣I love him, He is deep.

[@susanhutchinson3703]

Why, on earth, would Martin Bashir think he could handle Lee "scratch" Perry😅. He was clearly deluded. Scratch, was like an mad uncle to me. Met him in Jamaica 1977, on school holiday. He was close friends with my Grandfather. Scratch and his lady, taught me how to make gungu peas soup, with a few other Jamaican earthy dishes, not really made anymore. I will always remember him, coming to knock for me, to come out and tour Jamaica. That was the best 6 weeks holiday ever. ❤😢

[@turquoiseafro1520]

Marley took the seed you gave him and made a glorious forest.

[@sannydwja3437]

Every genius always a little touched in the mind..This man is a genius..

[@dublion7]

Saw Scratch live in D.C. years ago. Don’t know if the Music amazed me most, or just being in the same room with him. Truly amazing man. I’ll Never forget it...

[@e-conrecords4665]

This is such a magical moment with LSP. He will be missed. Lee Scratch Perry is the GOAT! ❤️

[@charlieparker7159]

Everyone knows Lee for his legendary work as a producer and dub artist but man his early ska and rocksteady days were amazing

[@treverh.4129]

what years were those?

[@crespoopserc]

60’s

[@tonypasma1707]

Ponda

[@matthewchaney1135]

Amen.

[@djgenius626]

This man is a genius,,,very smart, he worked very hard, big up the living legend !!!! 82 yrs young!!

[@crespoopserc]

Dj Genius damn straight

[@r.c4025]

The smart ones are usually crazy. God bless him.

[@IndianWojakk]

He is good man

[@johnnysammygidharry9949]

GOD OF MUSIC

[@johnnysammygidharry9949]

Jesus have to back off

[@dimitryem0124]

R. Clark I’m emo boy I really love him. He’s still young and strong

[@franciscosaca2767]

Very true n always judge by others facts 💯

[@JLBREMER]

I would love to just sit and be around this guy. Just hear him talk about the studio and anything really. He's just as much of a legend as Bob. Much respect to those working behind the scenes ! Love.

[@TomTomTomTom538]

Lmao 😂 lee is clearly having fun here, he must have been asked the same questions so many times. Watching the interviewer squirm it's so funny.

[@roboshadowscale4987]

Tom Tom For sure!

[@MrLlcoolveer]

Happy 80th Birthday Scratch...!

[@onam7801]

Gideon van der Veer yes happy birthdays and I hope he s not feeling too bad these days .

[@themask4665]

Wow black dont crack

[@matthewlambert8789]

Happy 85th as of this year lol

[@area51presidentialmuzik85]

This interviewer is a straight lunatic.This Man help created reggae music,the Spiritual music.This interview is appreciated by I and many many others.Long live the Legend of Reggae Music Lee "Scratch" Perry 🙏🌍🇺🇸🇯🇲🇹🇹🇻🇮

[@mariawood2467]

'I am a madman' yeah, yeah, yeah. This man is legend and lives on in all who listen to his lyrics. Bless up Scratch ❤💛💚🖤

[@slimsketchy1489]

Money comes and money goes. But I remain....

[@chillbro7]

Money goes but stay on you... you getting fooled

[@dagobertduck4557]

First line when i hear him

[@theripper3294]

Yeah, remain broke.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

@@theripper3294 I don't believe that wasn the point of what he was trying to say...

[@martezosunde]

It means even if wealth disappears we're still here cause there's hope ❤️

[@geoffreytucker2333]

Scratch is a one off original Genius, and any artist and musician who has worked with him will testify this. at 80 years of age in March 2016 he was with Coxone at Studio One, he had the Legendary Black Ark Studio, and is still touring, when so many have passed.

[@zareh7740]

The Brother from another planet. That's where I first heard of Lee Perry. Excellent film and soundtrack.

[@xepRob]

This man is a musical genius. Mad respect.

[@superdreadi]

Hypocrites in a broad daylight , parasite in a dim light , Dreadlocks in moonlight , Ball head at sunrise !

[@MariCharalambous1]

top tune... was in movie Countryman,

[@justinthomas3829]

Saw Lee scratch Perry in London last night and it was pure magic.

[@Ezra1977]

Wow, Lee Perry still looking good for his age... Rasta man hasn't aged!

[@thomHD]

Ezra1977 But he appears to be turning into the tin man.

[@mystysenchantedeats]

Thom Harrison LOL!!!!! HAAAAAA.

[@jemedemande5166]

Thom Harrison He is the tin man

[@Ezra1977]

Thom Harrison LOL

[@iVenge]

Ezra1977 good black don't crack

[@Ezra1977]

Wow, Lee Perry still looking good for his age... Rasta man hasn't aged badly!

[@DominicGrindrod]

he played a gig at Guild Hall last year in Preston. he smoked with the crowd and we passed him joints as he performed. spiritual experience omd

[@buelroberts3759]

4 years ago I saw him in Dallas Texas and as he performed him and I shared a blunt & held hands. As you said, a spiritual experience.

[@SOULRELIEF22]

@@buelroberts3759 There will be NO blunts in the Kingdom of GOD! "Receive ye the Holy Ghost:" John 20:22b! NOT a suggestion! Obedience is THE spiritual experience!

[@buelroberts3759]

@@SOULRELIEF22 you have no idea what will be there. Also we are not there.

[@Troy-g3q]

Lee scratch Perry the nutty professor who was a genius and gave us Bob Marley and his wailers . A true professor of reggae . RIP.

[@theshitquake5037]

are you crazy? yea im 100% crazy

[@Gazacommandment]

lol

[@abasskalalatom8476]

But not crazy

[@googlegoogly9340]

😂😂😂😂

[@fedjadjadja]

like 2 persons from two different worlds communicating. i feel like us, who are not from jamaica cant understand the art and the craft, that geniuses like perry put in their music! R.I.P. to the legend LSP

[@SeahorsesJay]

His productions during the Black Ark years are truly astonishing, especially considering the equipment he had at his disposal. The Brian Wilson of reggae

[@kinguche9208]

This man is wise. Strong, young and energized. His 80 something years still young looking like his 35

[@marvinkelly3078]

What a legend!!! I am fascinated just listening to him. Absolutely amazing.

[@russellcurtis6290]

Believe

[@lucalone]

I was so upset that Lee was not in the Bob Marley movie...

[@russell_O.S.]

Something about this interview makes his recent death hit me even harder. Rest In Peace, Lee. You’re a legend and we LOVE you.

[@elizabethtorres1130]

He is not crazy is beautifully wisdomized God bless him and his beautful family thank God he was in Bob Marley life beautiful world

[@JawsBrimstone]

There will never be another like the legend Lee Perry.

[@dellefranz]

"Do you think I am crazy? I am crazy!" That was his moment of clarity. But yeah, in a chaotic world one might as well embrace the chaos instead spending time in and time out to make a chaos repelling umbrella. Fuck, I'm starting to speak like him now!

[@richardmedley5290]

Rest up king…legends live forever…

[@sergi7610]

King of kings, lord of lords. D.E.P.

[@shankarasharya8368]

Pure Heart, Pure Soul! He is and will be the freatest Reggae Master.

[@starkid7036]

Legendary. He's a symbol of Great african spirituality. Love All

[@MrSnippety]

What we needed was for LSP to interview LSP

[@tetooliveira1202]

Lee was pure místic , he understood the flow of life !

[@yayefall1]

Lee Scratch Perry is and will remain a spiritual legend with a golden heart ... he's one of my all-time favorites ..... now he's playing his music in heaven with his best friends .... happy birthday .... nobody dies, we all live forever, there is a come and go, we forget everything that we have created here in the past, that's life ......., and start all over again .... ., there is always only you and God, so why should one fight! ...... We send love into all hearts, forgive all those who are greedy, exercise power and make all positive healthy people sick with their dark doings, they have forgotten what their mission is ..... So they all have chose the dark side and does not find the way back into the light alone .... because the demon knew exactly what he was doing ........ that is why you signed in trust in ignorance so that you can own everything .. .. you have everything, autos wealth and power to keep ... only what you have overlooked is ........ under the signature is exactly what his conditions are ..... in very tiny small letters written .... that you can not find it with the largest magnifying glass .... the demon is happy and again he has a soul light that is prolonged in life ...... he is certain that he will win ..... He knows your weaknesses and you have agreed, he only wants your soul light that keeps him alive, nothing more ...... Die Truth is a plant and no matter how deep you have buried it, it will come to light one day ....... I am fully aware of what I am writing here, God's will is done ...... .love and respect all beings in all worlds ..... jah bless ... one love ... we are one

[@deannasimpson4712]

I wish I was the interviewer!!! I would have loved to have a conversation with him!! Lee is LEGEND!! 🙌🏽🔥❤️ seeing him in 2 days!!

[@triggag3124]

Renee Simpson did Yu see Him ?

[@kofiofosu9051]

Pure genius…a connector of the world of spirits to man. His influences will endure for I-ver!

[@JustK009]

Lee “Scratch” Perry = Legend Mr. Soulfire🔥👑🔥

[@BLACKSHEEP-lw2ne]

That man brilliant man helped the pioneers group in 1968 whith two of my family members start reggae whith the song longshot enough respect .

[@omarazam123]

They got the wrong goofball to interview this legend

[@aaronklein2976]

An Irish gold plated rastaman. Who "Gave Bob Marley reggae".. my day couldn't get any better

[@tetsusiega2]

As a fellow Pisces, this man feels like an older version of myself. I need to meet him, I feel like I could talk to him forever.

[@benmacdui9328]

Stay off the drugs mate.

[@ShaggyQue1911]

Pisces Gang!!

[@Lugaladam]

One can tell the impact he had on Bob marley. Bob was just like him

[@truthrights6140]

The master - Lee Scratch Perry. there's a thin line between genius and insanity & he one walking proof of it. Gloriously crazy, as only the best musicians/ producers/ entertainers are !!

[@djonfonsteen6331]

Indeed Conquering Lion. RIP ya legend. One LOVE Mr Perry!!

[@ricemilk3185]

Wouldn't change this man for the world...Stay crazy, you beautiful soul.

[@rinmaone2]

Ive listened to this man talk at a few festival..so much wisdom and knowledge..

[@PaulThompson500]

I just love Lee, best love apon him, one of the best reggae artist ever.

[@agiftedrighterdotcom]

"Laughing vampires dance!!!!" This guy is the truth, he's a guru but people don't understand the shit that he's saying. This guy sees the world for what it truly is. A massive collection of unthinking followers.

[@blairboyd233]

agiftedrighter.com Lee Scratch Perry talk with some sense during the interview, but he needs some medical attention.The government should seek all the older folks, and interview them before they passed away with certain information.That could help the younger generation, how to do certain, and how the music Jamaican music came about.Tries to get a pictures of them to put into a album, and try to build a museum of reggae . So that the younger generation will have something to looked at, and know where the foundation is coming from.

[@dorisschmid968]

Level 100

[@thinkoccasionally546]

love this cat....he's also dropped more acid than all the members of the grateful dead put together...the fact that he can complete a sentence is a testament to his unique mind. and yeah, Bob Marley owes him just a tinch

[@lauranicholls9421]

Hear hear he is magic. Neptune is deceptive. Long live. Lee scratch. Perry your a genius nobody comes close mad or not. Definitely not though just slightly eccentric. High on life now. Lee. Wish I could be like you. Happy. New. Year to all who’s viewing. Great minds think alikexXXXx❄️☔️🎶🎧🌑🌕☀️🌟☀️❄️💗💕

[@jeanettepadilioni6677]

I went to a concert in 2018, he pulled my sister on stage and we ended up going backstage with afterwards. This man was super genuine, a fan gave him a card and he pulled off his cap and stuck it in there. But his hat was stuffed to the brim with things people have given him. Never forget that moment. RIP to the legend.

[@RB-xq7qh]

He's constantly freestyling - love it.

[@themanorSka]

A genius ❤️💛💚🇯🇲 love Fe Scratch

[@meoshewu]

Lee is a icon. Legend. This man is unique. He can never be copy or replicated. He is living art.

[@warriorcell9418]

They say I'm crazy..lol. everybody got a little craziness in them. We crazy people are very smart, creative and extremely talented.

[@michaelburke1006]

Just imagine how much beautiful music this great man created in his lifetime. Absolute Inspiration to anyone. Bless up. Next life for you definitely. ❤️💛💚🫡🎼

[@plumjade4584]

interviewer pure babylon sick heart. RIP Legend

[@a.kammingathethird6938]

Such a sweet guy. And so gifted.

[@dafunkycanuck]

I'm so sad to learn that he's passed away but the music will live forever. Time to listen to some Arkology. Vibrate on!

[@AndrewPalme]

Oh yeah this interviewer likes people to argue but Lee is a genius and he is completely lost ,But Mr Perry REIP you gave us so much Joy 😎😎😎😎

[@OGBobban]

I have met and shook his hand . The legend that gave us reggae

[@cestmoi5702]

Wow. Honored moment for you. ❤️

[@OGBobban]

@@cestmoi5702 jahman

[@noelreid2298]

The interviewer was disconnected culturally, Mr Perry was in his many elements.

[@Blackrockjazzclub]

Haha the interviewer is struggling to understand this great man. I have never seen someone so uncomfortable.

[@cestmoi5702]

Agreed.

[@shaunbarry4325]

He does that to even the Jamaican interviewers Rest In Peace the original upsetter 😂 .😂 😂

[@fiyahriddims]

This was a musical genius, nuff respect!

[@cujoemblakka1041]

The engineered the music to what it is today. Duppy conqueror. The crazy, the genious, the madman, is in all of us, sometimes that is what it takes to sort out the world, with it's 9 layers of madness. Breda Nancy!

[@romaneingram8922]

He is modern music

[@jamericanangel2298]

looks like he is wearing some glittery type foundation pon him face

[@blackmore4]

He definitely put some glittery foundation pon me brain.

[@burrusaga]

JamericanAngel 😂🤣😂🤣yep

[@ryanenglish1362]

When I say him live in Atlanta he had purple And gold eyeshadow to these no telling real mad genius

[@negusdawoo]

I prefer fi wear u like one rabbit's foot

[@divinederelicts2956]

Skatted pon de mic......

[@kell8721]

He's definitely got a radioactive glow about him!!! 😂😂

[@Rick-dz7xf]

Went to a scratch Perry concert some years ago in Seattle and it was the most memorable concert i've been to. If you like heavy base dub and roots, definitely check him out as he had that energy and the crowds vibe going on + a little spliff..... buyaka! best concert ever

[@LOVhoneysucklemoon]

When you are a creator, an Afrikan inventor, like this man is, you (meaning we) get to do whatever you want!!! Selah!!!✨🖤❤️💛💚✨

[@rastareptilerescue]

Tanks n praises fi his imperial majesty emperor haile Selassie di first JAH RASTAFARI conquering lion ah di tribe ah Judah di root ah David JAH RASTAFARI King ah kings lawd ah lawds jah Ilect JAH RASTAFARI, SELAH SISTUH!!

[@SH3RIFF187]

If there was no music we would be all bored. Lee had a gift to tap into something special to share with everyone.

[@Bungadin639]

This is the skeleton from outta space, Marcus Garvey, having a party, hope you will be there - we have a good time!

[@umarsattar1540]

Mr Perry is a deep individual. Not everyone will get him. But some of us do.

[@RicksRemakes]

"I am six foot six" He's a Genius!

[@MulaRLTDSquad]

Beautiful i cant imagine these minds not here anymore 😔

[@vodyssey9209]

At least he knows he is mad.

[@jahroamfire]

v Odyssey mad people don't know they're mad... He is too intelligent for Humankind

[@Hunter2847]

Jahroam Fire exactly crazy people are unaware

[@doyoumind9356]

Mad's one of those words we could haggle over for hours.

[@Kyng-f8c]

Most illiterate comment ever. The most sane man will tell you he is mad, but can a mad man know he is mad? He played you and you fall for it. He is a GREAT mind, and a player of those perceptions others hold.

[@tulelazule7448]

Love to you Lee Scratch Perry. thank you, Gift to the world.

[@YodaOnDMT]

The old school reggae artists are all insane. I used to meet them at my dad's and they were pretty much all like this.

[@logkev]

Their definitely on some different frequency

[@YodaOnDMT]

+Logan Schway This is literally the conversations I'd have with them when I was a kid. I think that's why I can talk to people that others think are crazy. I seem to attract them though and there's way too many in London.

[@wendyannruns]

This man was very sane. RIP

[@jumobeats9002]

I have much love 4 this man. Such an inspiration

[@jameswaters2633]

I smoked a fatty in the early morning light with this amazing being the morning after i had seen him and his show the night before. A true legend and a musical genius thank u mad professor for all u do

[@rusticization]

Blessed Earthstrong to the Upsetter himself. "Roast Fish & Corn Bread" remains one of my favorites by him.

[@gratefulila9980]

Ital is vital

[@647boss2]

Yes Rootical!!! Link up!

[@FamilyJules_]

I listen to Dub Messenger every day thank u Scratch RIP to a legend

[@stonytony9626]

What a good man!! And a gentleman !!

[@debee1544]

💚 You...Fly high Lee Scratch🌠

[@hartley1499]

Respect to this man he is a legend ❤️

[@willis3537]

Man. Your life was very useful for millions of young boys and girls..You are blessed. If you don't go to heaven. How will go...