Ranking Roger: Wha’ppen?

[@jbrown3115]

Rest in peace, Roger. Thank you so much for your music.

[@johnnyb8825]

@J Brown Such a positive and lovely guy. An inspiration for us all.

[@carmelohank6086]

Dont know if anyone gives a damn but if you are bored like me atm then you can watch pretty much all the new series on instaflixxer. I've been streaming with my girlfriend for the last months xD

[@arieltucker5428]

@Carmelo Hank yup, have been watching on instaflixxer for since november myself :)

[@d34dly0101]

I didn't know he had died so sad this man got me through the 1980s and the beat was one of my favourite bands. This time Roger you must stop rest in peace brother🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@johnnyb8825]

@@d34dly0101 I found out a week or so after he died but I didn't know he'd been ill, so it was a shock. As with yourself, The Beat was one of the things that got me through the 1980s. It wasn't the happiest era for me (the trials of adolescence, Thatcher's Britain etc), but two-tone was one of the few good things about it.

[@chriscatton705]

He died two months later. RIP Roger. You brought us amazing music and joy.

[@connieb9034]

This interview broke my heart, we will miss him so much, a true icon, gone but never forgotten ❤️💛💚

[@johnnyb8825]

Respect to Ranking Roger. He fought a good fight and stayed positive right to the end.

[@chenzenzo]

He still shines through us all! Big up top rank king Roger! The beat he brought lives on forever!

[@shanecollier7952]

Very well said Connie B.. Miss the guy loads. Abs legend. Peace.

[@ringrang2301]

Rip Roger..as somebody i knew personally for 20 years i never once thought something like this would happen..you were so healthy and strong always..the body of a young man but the brain of a very wise man..I'll always get inspiration from you Roger thanks for your influence on me and everybody who knew you..

[@johnnyb8825]

I didn't know him personally (though I did get to shake his hand after a gig) but was still very saddened by his passing. I was especially shocked because he was so fit and energetic for his age (as he was when he was younger). It was through bands like The Beat and the other Two-Tone bands that I discovered Jamaican music in general.

[@MegaBpop]

I am sorry for your loss. A loss for everyone he touched. RIP.

[@johnbowkett5920]

Always skating around Moseley , Birmingham .

[@Oni-Ryu8]

Awesome reply so sad that this has happened all I can say is God must want entertaining 🙏 RIP Rodger see you up there bro

[@luciac9123]

Wow, you knew him! That's so cool to hear. He definitely seemed like a wonderful accent. Sorry for your loss!

[@Jungleland33]

Met Roger at a gig in Cork some years ago. He was really impressed when I mentioned I had seen him over 30 years earlier at another gig The Beat did with The Specials. He didn't have to talk to me but he did. Glad I bumped into him before he passed. R. I. P. Roger and thanks for the music.❤️

[@vermilliongecko]

Roger always made time to talk to fans. He was lovely like that.

[@steadyed]

RIP Roger will miss the "helllos at the gigs" xx

[@booklover3959]

I am really sad about the passing of this man. I very rarely get upset about famous people dying because I think they are people just like us...no better....but I felt this. I grew up with The Beats music and I loved it all my life. I really feel this. I pray that Ranking Roger is in the great Yonder toasting with the greats of Jamaican music and entertaining the angels. God bless his family too in this hard time of grieving.

[@karena3217]

RIP Roger you're voice was unique and you'll never be replaced Thank you for sharing your talent. Excellent interview and condolences to all.

[@guymeredith173]

What a lovely soul....R.I.P. Roger. My first ever gig was The Beat at the Top Rank Dale End, Birmingham, 1980 I think.

[@PinkyPuff69]

He was too young to go. Is anyone ever old enough to leave us? What a beautiful man .... I've loved him since I first saw him and The Beat. How could he be gone? And Terry Hall too? Health has no favorites but we humans here on Earth do. Rest In Peace now, Roger ❤ Still missing you in 2023.

[@JM-mb3yv]

Mr Ranking Roger! Your contribution to a generation of lives is profound Man! I'm shaken to hear the news of your "physical" passing, but your Spirit lives on! My 11 year old daughter was about 3 when she floored me with her near flawless recital of "Mirror in the Bathroom" while I was placing an order at an In and Out drive-thru. She knows "Tenderness" and "Save it for Later"...Your Spirit lives! Rest In Peace my Brother! I weep.

[@MrYowen88]

My dad was a big fan of the English Beat(as they're known here in the states.) He died of cancer in 2007... I recently found "I Just Can't Stop It" in his record collection, listened to it on mushrooms, danced my butt off by myself haha... it inspired me to write a song too. My boss plays this radio station every day who's tag-line is "nobody plays more 80's"... I'm always thinking "Why don't they play the English Beat?!! what is wrong with these people.?" He's right, nobody else sounds like them. RIP Roger... you will be missed. You brought me a lot of joy. (and I like your dancing in the videos from the 80's)

[@kopynd1]

down to earth bloke, respect to the family

[@traceymctreacle2800]

What a lovely guy and great artist Ranking Roger was, watching this had me bawling my eyes out. Sending My heartfelt condolences to all his family, friends and fans. Thanks for the music and great gigs Ranking Roger, R.I.E.P. 🙏🌈⭐️🎤❤️🌹

[@ibelievenunity]

No more pain, brother. Thank you for the music and the art!! RIP from Los Angeles, CA, USA

[@michaelmonaghan5681]

Michael Trejo lovely post Michael 👍

[@jeremyhomewood9573]

@@michaelmonaghan5681 beautiful BEAUTIFUL 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@davidzvilevine]

can't get used to losing you Roger. Thanks for contributing to the soundtrack of my life!

[@richweymouth9152]

Devastated by the news this morning beautiful man gave us all a soundtrack to many cherished memories and entertained us at many gigs. RIP Ranking Roger ❤️

[@MrBurt460]

Still in shock and find it hard to accept that I'll never see you live again. RIP Roger one of the good guys XXX

[@paulwheatley1442]

RIP Roger. You were, and remain, a strong part of the soundtrack of my life. Thank you for the music and more.

[@glenmiller272]

R.I.P roger thank you for making my youth special, sadly missed..

[@nmittet]

I'm so sad about your passing, Roger. We love you, always. Rest in Peace.

[@philipjones7372]

RIP Ranking Roger - a truly gifted and inspiring performer. Peace. Love and unity..

[@compostcorner5934]

Such a lovely humble bloke, who loved his music and people, Rip Roger thank you for the Beat. One love 🎶👌😎

[@clchavez]

Ranking Roger introduced me to real dancehall/ toasting reggae through the Beat. I will miss him. And I treasure all his classic tracks. Rest in Power.

[@kwestak]

I'm so shuttered by the sad news. R.I.P. Roger. Thank you for all the great stuff you did. Wish you'd stay longer with us.

[@millennialsmoneychats3639]

Man! Losing you hurts so much we couldn’t speak for about 20 mins upon learning. Gonna need some time to grieve.

[@WuzuquanSpain]

I saw Roger in concert in 2017 when they toured with The Selecter. He was amazing but it was wonderful to see Roger having such fun on stage with his son. What a great time for them.

[@claireallsopp6242]

Thank you Roger. Much love to your family. Amazing performer. Fabulous music. RIP

[@DaveDave65]

So very sad to lose the man... Glad he was able to finish the words of his life & his music & influence will be a legacy that's hard to follow. Thanks for your energy & excitement all through the years. Hugs & prayers to your family & closest. Love & Unity

[@paulgardner9763]

Incredibly humble man with that magical ability to illuminate a stage. Fantastic bravery! Roger will never be forgotten. Sadly missed xx

[@johnvarey1959]

So very SAD.... The good die young :( RIP Roger ... thank you for the Music.. and memories.... x

[@bearsagainstevil]

Lovely man and performer, very sad news sad for his family .he was a friend of my sister and I used to see him at festivals he was a very philosophical man and kind .

[@johnd5817]

RIP Roger...you left us with wonderful music and memories of such an energetic spirit...

[@lauramilagros5472]

3/5/2023 Coming on now the 4th anniversary of the premature loss of the GREAT Ranking Roger. Been a fan since the 80s. Thank you, KROQ, LA, CA, USA - the ONLY station in Southern CA to play the Beat & SKA/REGGAE in general!. I'm just now able to post my feelings about Roger's passing. I was blessed to see (the) Beat at the Freemont in rural San Luís Obispo, CA, USA, in Jan, 2020. RR's presence was definitely there. (The Beat just played there again last month.) I couldn't go this year bc, like Ranking Roger, I've been enrolled in the club NO ONE wants to join - the Cancer Club - & we all know we're now living on borrowed time. . ~ Per this interview he was a fighter & a fighter with a positive outlook. .Thank you, RR, for your gift of talent which has & still does bring me much joy. You are truly missed. ❤️🌹 -- Thank you to the Beat for sharing this possibly final interview with Ranking Roger. RIP. #TheBeat #RankingRoger #KROQ

[@J4CKTR1PP3R]

Thank you Roger for your music... I was blessed to see you perform twice, in Austin, TX and in Santa Barbara, CA... Rest in Peace and Godspeed!

[@lenlapasso6583]

I saw the English Beat at Alpine Valley Music Center in Wisconsin in 1981. I had just graduated high school and was heading to College that summer. I had the album “ I Just Can’t stop It” and played it 1,000’s of times. These guys were and are so cool! I’m 59 now and still love all of their music. It puts me in such a Great Mood. RIP to Ranking Roger, Great Entertainer and Person. This interview showed his love for what he did and the fans. What a Positive Brave Person to take on a Stroke, (2) Tumors and Lung Cancer and remain positive. PEACE to all the fans, we were all lucky to be touched by him and the group.

[@matspillets8408]

Shit man, this really hurts. Love you always Roger. Thanks for everything. Rest easy x

[@booklover3959]

I am feeling it too. Not so easy on this. But he would want us to make the best of it.

[@jimbailey5681]

Big respect and RIP, Roger. Thanks for the music.

[@Loopzofficial]

RIP fellow Brummie! Proud that you were part of my teen upbringing. So glad i saw you play live too :)

[@esm9040]

RIP Ranking Roger. I met you when i was 14 in Oasis cafe in town & you signed my single & my jeans, i’m 52 now & that will always be a special memory. I have enjoyed so many of your fantastic gigs with Rankin Junior & so has my daughter (the next generation Rude Girl) You will be so sadly missed & my heart goes out to your family & friends at this very sad time 💕

[@garyedmonds5337]

Good bless this Man,I grew up with this great band, he'll be a tragic loss for his family,friends and fans X

[@sydsouthgate]

Best wishes Roger, you sound so together on this video about your current challenges. Thats gotta be a massive bonus for your ongoing & full recovery. Lots of love from Mark (Promoter, Tunbridge Wells, 2017). We walked through the town together & had a laugh when a "big" Beat fan failed to recognise you. x

[@Clarksville1000]

Puts a lump in my throat. The Beat, a part of my life through the years and decades, because they were one of the best British bands ever. I talked with Roger once and pointed this out. The ecelecticism, who ever would have thought such a seemingly dispirate group of musicians could cohere into such a great band, with such commercial appeal. Roger was a great dancer, a great singer/toaster, who so looked the part alongside DW and the genius Saxa. On top of all this they had the songwriting...Roger was a great alternative pop star, and his courage here is inspiring. And Daniel, wishing you well. Mark L.

[@jimm9051]

rest in peace legend. so sad

[@christine85571]

R.I.P. Roger Charlery. 🖤 Ranking Roger. (21 February 1963 - 26 March 2019)

[@danw1374]

No age at all. Bless him

[@christine85571]

@@danw1374 ❤️

[@desertangel100]

Love, light, prayers, good vibes, faith, best wishes... sending all to you Roger, in large quantities. You can do it. Your fans are pulling for you!

[@billb4089]

Only the beat sound like the beat, amen to that Rodger. Condolences to the family. Rip legend.

[@Bencopland1]

An amazing artist with so much energy. R.I.P Roger

[@reuse_or_die]

Comfort to all of Roger's friends and family. He was part you. You are still part him. We stand together in sadness and with deep love. Respect.💚

[@misterocain]

Saw the Beat a few years ago. Rarely have I seen such stage presence as that of Roger. So sad to lose him.

[@tedrundle1214]

RIP Roger, you will be missed.

[@bjcrawford2207]

Wishing you all the very best for a full recovery,meeting yourself and Ranking Junior in Glasgow in 2017 was the ultimate for me and i hope that you enjoyed your dinner that evening? you and the music of The Beat made me the man i am today so from my heart thank you.Get yourself back to full health all your fans need you back on stage and i speak for all of Scotland we love you man!! i'm still working overseas but i'm prepared to fly back and cook for you anytime just let me know,God bless my friend love and respect.

[@RaccoonPoloscoon]

Rest in peace, Roger! Your music lives on ❤️

[@kimirap65]

So sad but your dignity and positivity is something to hold onto. Thank you for the wonderful music. Soundtrack to my adolescent years. Heart goes out to your family, friends and cats. 🙏🏽💕🦋

[@WelshIron]

RIP Roger. I'll never forget all the gigs and the music. x

[@mikeneylon2855]

So so very sad.. Rest in peace Roger and may the heavens sing & skank for you & with you xx Ranking Jnr you can keep the beat going, I know you can.. Old school pal of your father's ♥️

[@jimdoyle8757]

RIP Ranking Roger your voice and your energy will go down in music history im the same age and my grandkids love and dance to you and the beat their 3 and 5 so your music has been passed on to another generation get them dancing up in heaven you will never be forgotten 😔

[@KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972]

Still sorely missed and always will be …RIP LEGEND ❤Thankyou for the music x

[@traceyg2703]

Four years on, he is still bringing that joy with his music that he speaks of in the interview. Roger, you were incredibly brave and are so deeply missed.

[@wnt46]

Deeply saddened by the news, the Beat were a big part of my teenage years. Rest in peace.

[@jkat2002]

RIP Rodger. 😢 Thank you for all the beautiful music. ❤️

[@oddoccasionskater4777]

Crazy when you dont know someone but them speaking about what theyre going through touchs on a person level making you feel like theyre a family member.... i love your music and you will be truly missed, youre a credit to your family and I hope they keep your positive views on life ... love and respect from one brummie to another

[@_SPREZZATURA_McGEE_]

Such a great soul. We lost a piece of our innocence BUT A LARGER PART WILL LIVE ON FOREVER!!!!❤‍🩹❤‍🩹💥❤‍🔥🕺

[@lynnharris7836]

You're so lovely. Thank you Ranking Roger.

[@bigred4592]

You and Dave made some great music together...you created some incredible memories for me as a result...RIP Rankin' Roger.

[@garyconstant4234]

So sad to hear of roger passing. He always seems so upbeat and a true inspiration to thousands of others.rip to a true gentleman

[@kimvanfelton3413]

There was just something very wholesome about him ❤

[@TheThreeRadical]

I saw this video before Roger passed & I thought he would be ok as he had that Warrior spirit. So I have been saddened at the loss of such a great artist. Yes Ranking Roger your contribution is invaluable, any where you deh me bredda ONE LOVE.

[@jeremyhomewood9573]

SATTA MASA GANA ME BRODDA !!!!!!!😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@gobuddygo1]

Roger and The Beat brightened up my life - RIP.

[@garytaylor6648]

True gentleman diamond geeza so so sad propper missed love n peace👍Truly hard to watch without the eyes watering up man.

[@tres5533]

From the first moment I saw The Beat on MTV back in 1982 Roger's presence meant to me as a black teen male that one can perform music that was different, international. It blew my mind as I grew up on American soul. I never heard of ska and British ska. Roger + Co opened my world view. Roger, please know that you were loved and changed people's minds.

[@mortuaryartist]

Thankyou for being part of the best days of my life. Rest in eternal SKA xx

[@lincbond442]

Roger had so much love and inspiration to give to the world. He truly cared about the rest of us. He was so genuine and honest. Thank you Roger for leaving us your love and legacy. RIP my friend.

[@katcankan7129]

RIP Roger. We still have your music 💜

[@crystalblu3484]

Sending well wishes and healing vibes! We've loved your music for a long time. Wishing you a well recovery.

[@willieledbetter5494]

I was one of those smiley faces, out there in Bodmin, 2003. Your son stepped-up to the Toast for his first outing. It was a pleasure and a delight. Unforgettable experience of you. Great soul. RiP Ranking Roger. Step, Skank, Shimmy and Shuffle on to The Otherside Brother. You lived it well. And you shared it well. One Love. All Love. 'Belly © 2019.

[@richardalvarado9807]

Glad I came across The Beat in early 80s. Played their "Just Can't Stop It " cassette many many times.Songs became more than the last time every time I played them.Still listen to them and have bought 4 or 5 of their albums upon their release. "Special Beat Service" was just as played as their previous when they released it.My favorite 2 albums from them "I Just Can't Stop It " then "Special Beat Service".Ah yeah what music they made. R.I.P.

[@brianmittoo1872]

I remember seeing the English Beat in the Birmingham locarno, I think it was 1980. They were supposed by Musical Youth. One of the best gigs I ever so. Rest in peace Roger

[@MrEskelsen]

Thank you Rodger. I had so much fun dancing to your beats.

[@claudeb4884]

Sending back all the love you and your band brought to Australia in recent years. Good luck mate!

[@vandrossfan5822]

God bless you Roger, big part of my youth, and a sad loss to a generation of music lovers, thanks and R.I.P.

[@sue4531]

So gutted over this man dying, he was Amazing, R.I.P my lovely 💔

[@67tatty]

Rip Roger thanks for all the good times

[@saadiamcleod5620]

Thank you so much for your music. You continue to bring such joy. ❤

[@michelleprince7146]

Roger was an occasional customer at a starbucks that I worked at and was such a fabulous down to earth lovely guy. He was as interested in us as we were in awe of him, My sis Angie died of lung cancer on 23rd March then a couple of weeks later I heard that Roger had died a few days after her - dark days. RIP beautiful man

[@michaelgayle68]

Heartbreaking, loved him and the Beat from day one, he was only a month older than me. Respect honour and rest in eternal peace sir, our lives are better for you touching us. Salute.👊🏿🙏🏾

[@martinvalenzuela1040]

My favorite song is “Tenderness” the way he dances in the video is so full of life, uplifting and positive. Such a talented artist. Rest in peace Roger.

[@terrybriggs6016]

Yes, a UNIVERSAL people, all us SKA fans. I grew up with the evolution of reggae, from ordinary reggae to ska to dancehall to now the present it has been one of the greatest things of the UK, a universal love of music.

[@campfive]

Rakin Rodger! Left a dent on the 80's! The definition a The cool kiDs!! We love you brother!

[@miguelmckenzie248]

Thank you for all you were to so many. May Jah guide and keep you. Rest in paradise, Ranking Roger 🙏🏽

[@katstephenson8493]

This has broken my heart..a beautiful human.. Resting easy.😢💔☮️💓🇬🇧

[@jamesdelaney4685]

A great guy...Sad how life takes so many of the best ones first. Much love Roger!

[@drumz700]

What a Beautiful soul and incredible man. True passion and Love

[@SamuraiTacos1]

rest in peace ranking roger i am so bummed about his death today and just hearing him talk about how cool he is 2 tone ska

[@richardm239]

what a beautiful man he projected a joyfulness in his singing and dancing we need more like him ,we re lucky he will live on through music and videos ,love his pet tigers !!!!!!!

[@johnsononey]

I fell in love with them in the 80s and they will always be my favorite band till the end of me . I sat 7th row to see Sinatra, followed the Grateful Dead for many years , loved Miles , Thelonious , Bird , and Coltrane ... But the Beat is the best and I play them daily . Just like The Specials & Tosh .

[@Dyson1963]

dear Ranking Roger, all the best to you, you wonderful friendly man

[@JCizzleSoCal]

Rest in Paradise! Your music was epic, inspirational and your legacy will live forever....

[@QQRREE]

God bless you.. you gave everything on stage the ultimate performer . Will miss your shows . Rest in peace Ranking Roger

[@hawaiisteve932]

Aloha Roger, I'm an Ex Brummie living on the Big Island of Hawaii , always loved the beat , Keep up the good fight , sending much Aloha Spirit your way my friend .