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.
This 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.
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.