Tribute to ‘Gorgon’ from Dub Vendor

As a schoolboy in the late 1960s becoming fascinated with Jamaican music I got to realise that some of the records I loved were produced by a certain ‘B Lee’. As I understood more I found out that the B was for Bunny Lee and as my knowledge increased and my taste developed I began to realise what a significant part of the music scene he was.

I first met ‘Striker’ in the early 70’s, introduced by my schoolmate and future business partner, Chris Lane, who was writing about reggae at the time and had nothing but praise for the way Striker had helped him on his first visit to JA. On my own first visit to JA as a music fan you couldn’t help but notice Striker’s presence everywhere on the music map, always at the centre of things and surrounded by the key players on the scene.

Coming into the business myself I developed a great rapport with Mr

Lee and we eventually collaborated on many projects in the UK. I am proud to say he would seek my advice on certain music business runnings and would always bring me in on any opportunities for business.

What made Striker unique was a combination of charismatic personality, an ability to swiftly size up a situation or opportunity and most importantly his generosity in opening business doors and connections for others. His catalogue and productions spanning Rock Steady to Reggae to the inimitable ‘Flyers’ and ‘Rockers’ bear testimony to his ability to spot trends and get hit making performances from musicians and artists. He really was a ‘Gorgon’ within the business and his larger than life persona will be truly missed.

R.I.P. BUNNY ‘STRIKER’ LEE