Lee "Scratch" Perry (1936–2021) was a pioneering Jamaican producer, songwriter, and singer who reshaped reggae music and pioneered the dub genre. Known for his innovative studio techniques, he transformed the recording studio into an instrument, utilizing echo, distortion, and backward tape looping to create groundbreaking sounds. Perry collaborated with artists like Bob Marley and the Wailers, significantly influencing their early success. His Black Ark studio became legendary for its experimental productions. In 2002, his album "Jamaican E.T." won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lee-Scratch-Perry?utm_source=openai))