If Bob Marley was the face of Reggae, Lee “Scratch” Perry was its soul.

Perry has died in his native Jamaica.

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness called Perry “unforgettable” and praised his “sterling contribution” to music.

Bob Marley’s son Ziggy said Scratch helped his father look deeper into himself & and was instrumental in his father’s career.

Lee “Scratch” Perry was 85.