Digby Pearson, alias "Dig," is a multifaceted British individual who has made a significant impact in the music industry as a musician, producer, and entrepreneur. His most notable achievement is the establishment of Earache Records, a renowned independent record label that has played a pivotal role in shaping the music landscape.
Born and raised in Nottingham, UK, Pearson's formative years were spent immersed in the local music scene, where he was introduced to the realm of extreme music through his involvement with various bands. One of the most notable of these bands was Scum Dribblurzzz, a DIY punk outfit that never released any official records and instead focused on performing for the sake of the music itself, without accepting payment for their gigs.