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name: Spiky Lee Scratch
image: ""
archetype: Chicago Detroit
swag_score: 5
date_added: "2024-07-27"
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# Spiky Lee Scratch

## Visual Elements


Red cap with black spikes coming out of it all around the body and along the edge of the cap.

## Cultural Context

Lee "Scratch" Perry (1936–2021) was a Jamaican music producer, singer, and songwriter, renowned for pioneering dub music in the 1970s. His innovative studio techniques, including remixing and sound effects, reshaped reggae, influencing artists like Bob Marley, The Clash, and Beastie Boys. Known for his eccentric persona, Perry won a Grammy in 2003 and continued creating until his death in Jamaica at age 85.

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## Justification

The spiky Lee Scratch Perry hat at swag score 5 — the most eccentric version of the dub pioneer's headwear, spikes and all. If you know Lee Perry, you know this hat is understated by his standards.
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**Dominant Colors:** Red. black
**Archetype:** Chicago Detroit
**Swag Score:** 5
**Date Added:** 2024-07-27
**Introduced By:** Jani