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People Funny Boy

Lee Scratch Perry is arguably the most influential force in Jamaican music, being the producer who took Bob Marley and the Wailers to international superstar status. Using interviews with friends, family and fellow artists, this book provides an examination of his life.

Subject
biography
Themes
music
Audience
adult
Length
long · 536 pages

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