The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry (2008)
The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry
The Upsetter tells the fascinating story of Lee Scratch Perry a visionary musician and artist from poor rural Jamaica who journeyed to the big city of Kingston in the late 1950’s with dreams of making it in the burgeoning record industry. He burst upon the scene with a brand new sound, inventing a genre of music that would come to be called Reggae, discovering a young Bob Marley and gaining international recognition as a record producer and solo artist. Soon he was being called upon by artists as diverse as The Clash and Paul McCartney to provide his unique sound.
Director: Ethan Higbee, Adam Bhala Lough
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: March 1, 2008
Cast
- Lee Perry - Self
- Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia - Self
- Peter Tosh - Self
- Benicio del Toro - Narrator (voice)
- Bob Marley - Self
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry about?
- The Upsetter tells the fascinating story of Lee Scratch Perry a visionary musician and artist from poor rural Jamaica who journeyed to the big city of Kingston in the late 1950’s with dreams of making it in the burgeoning record industry. He burst upon the scene with a brand new sound, inventing a genre of music that would come to be called Reggae, discovering a young Bob Marley and gaining international recognition as a record producer and solo artist. Soon he was being called upon by artists as diverse as The Clash and Paul McCartney to provide his unique sound.
- Who directed The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?
- The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry was directed by Ethan Higbee, Adam Bhala Lough.
- Who stars in The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?
- The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry stars Lee Perry, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, Peter Tosh, Benicio del Toro, Bob Marley.
- How long is The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?
- The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry?
- The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry produced?
- The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry was produced in United States of America.