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Soft launch of Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio

July 08, 2024
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Annette Wong-Lee, widow of Bunny Lee, stands beside a bust of the late legendary producer at the soft launch of the Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio on International Reggae Day.
Annette Wong-Lee, widow of Bunny Lee, stands beside a bust of the late legendary producer at the soft launch of the Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio on International Reggae Day.
Striker Lee Jr shares information on the producers and sound system giants who appear in the Bunny Lee Museum Hall of Fame.
Striker Lee Jr shares information on the producers and sound system giants who appear in the Bunny Lee Museum Hall of Fame.
Tanuja Mahtani (pointing) and Maria Hetey are engaged in the information on display at the Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio.
Tanuja Mahtani (pointing) and Maria Hetey are engaged in the information on display at the Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio.
King Jammy stands next to his mural in the Hall of Fame.
King Jammy stands next to his mural in the Hall of Fame.
A poster from 50 years ago.
A poster from 50 years ago.
From left: Producer John John, son of King Jammy; entertainer, Craigy T; Striker Lee Jr; and King Jammy.
From left: Producer John John, son of King Jammy; entertainer, Craigy T; Striker Lee Jr; and King Jammy.
Master tour guide Christopher Creary shares his knowledge with visitors to the museum.
Master tour guide Christopher Creary shares his knowledge with visitors to the museum.
Business strategist and consultant Antonette Newell (left) and communication consultant and museum curator Tiffanie Thomas.
Business strategist and consultant Antonette Newell (left) and communication consultant and museum curator Tiffanie Thomas.
Guests watch a video during the soft launch of the Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio, located at 17 Burns Avenue, Duhaney Park, in Kingston.
Guests watch a video during the soft launch of the Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio, located at 17 Burns Avenue, Duhaney Park, in Kingston.
Blair Milan, host and creator of itiswhatitisja, reads the information on display at the Bunny Lee Museum.
Blair Milan, host and creator of itiswhatitisja, reads the information on display at the Bunny Lee Museum.
A plaque from media house JBC honouring Bunny Lee for his number one songs.
A plaque from media house JBC honouring Bunny Lee for his number one songs.
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It was with immense satisfaction that Edward O'Sullivan Lee Jr, more popularly known as 'Little Striker', the son of legendary producer Bunny Lee, opened the doors to the Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio on International Reggae Day. The museum showcases the rich history of Jamaican music and its impact on the world.

It features interactive exhibits, rare records, photographs, and memorabilia that highlight Bunny 'Striker' Lee's contributions to the development of ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub and dancehall. In the early 1970s, Bunny Lee revolutionised the music scene by purchasing Joe Gibbs' studio in Duhaney Park and dedicating himself to the production of the emerging reggae sound, his bio states. He savoured success with Dennis Brown, Jacob Miller, Cornell Campbell, Johnny Clarke, Derrick Morgan, Owen Gray, U-Roy, Gregory Isaacs and Prince Alla.

The official opening of the Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio will be in February 2025 during Reggae Month, but it is currently open to the public 9 a.m. to 5p.m Mondays to Saturdays. Bookings are accepted only through the Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio website.

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