The Beat's Ranking Roger Dies at 56 (27/03/2019)

[@petermoore8811]

My fav band. Totally amazing

[@shemanic1]

I cannot believe the AMAZING Ranking Roger of The Beat has passed away.......what an almighty BUMMER, he was a lovely man and a great singer. Roger you will be sadly missed dude. 21 February 1963 - 26 March 2019

[@kpec3]

shemanic1 Yeah, I know, it's painful.

[@THEWOLFE-007]

I love it Roger was in the Audience and you couldn't keep him away or off Stage!! I enjoy so much of their work. And Hilarious in some cases. Praise GOD for him and them THX THE WOLFE

[@heatherallen2224]

I loved that band! He was gorgeous and he was the creative voice of that band. That sweet beautiful man and a beautiful voice.

[@jaymccracken5463]

One of the best! Grew up listening to him and the beat in the early 80’s. Opened for the police in 1982. Beat outshined then that day!

[@johnross7679]

another 80s icon left us but never forgotten

[@dynjarren7523]

He had great energy on stage with his skank dance and toasting skills. He was like a spark plug at every show just energizing the crowd! And his singing was perfect for the ska sound! Really unique! Ranking Roger will be Missed But Never Forgotten! RIP

[@lordzonka9842]

RIP mate was a pleasure to both work with and know you xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@mazza4190]

I was listening to Rough Rider today. Great band and a great performer. R.I.P.

[@IqbalHamid]

Wow. I am just hearing of this news from this video. I have enjoyed his music since 1980 and feel so privileged to have eventually had the chance to see him perform (live in Southend) in 2017 and 2018. RIP big man! You are deeply missed.

[@WillyEckaslike]

Wha'ppen is one of my favourite albums

[@gazlee3208]

Young gifted and black, RIP

[@Keith-zu4tz]

Love and Unity! RIP Roger.

[@adamweston4152]

I'm gutted, love the beat,rip Roger 💜

[@TheBigp767]

Utter legend..impossible to forget ❤

[@tellitlikeitis-rg4ny]

shame they never made this furor when saxa died the sax man in the beat without his sax the beat would have never sounded as good ,, rogers death is a sad loss to the music scene and birmingham as a whole

[@stephenroche5107]

tellitlikeitis1963 Probably because he was a lot younger you silly arse.

[@stevemccart9109]

I agree with you. Unfortunately sax didn't have the personality he did

[@jeezelouise2875]

@@stevemccart9109 yeah his was better

[@balsingh1]

Big up the Staples for their lovely words. RIP Roger .... will be missed!

[@bartvanleeuwen9190]

This made me cry....... Damn.

[@cadge]

Sad news, what a cool guy!

[@jessewallace12able]

The beat is just amazing

[@deannilvalli6579]

Now when we need him more than ever.... I am sad.

[@SisterFromAnotherPlanet]

"Roger teach me to smile"... :: tears ::

[@tleong3049]

Ranking Riger and the group…Respect to all; missing your soul, music and talent!

[@2tonefootage330]

Ranking Roger R.I.P.

[@jansolo4824]

Just saw this video, it’s really sad to hear Rogers gone. This will make listen to his music a bit bittersweet.

[@demennus6213]

Rest in peace Sir Everett Morton you both are together playing good music 🎶

[@TheBazrock]

R.I.P. RODGER, ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAV BANDS.

[@andygi221]

Hugged this man back in the day in Doncaster still listen to ya stuff rude boy rip 😞

[@carlkane653]

i was very surprised that roger has died.i saw them at the 02 academy loved it god rest his soul.

[@liahoslawas9635]

So Sad, too young to go still you had your time in the limelight RIP Roger may you be blessed by the Lord.👼

[@DavidLee-wj9sp]

Sorry to hear this. Kinda met wakeling at a show. He was cool enough to autograph stuff

[@rdo1231]

RIP, legend

[@patkelly3966]

AN ICON Such a soul

[@gregjay1537]

Tremendous group great music tremendous era of Revolutionary Hope. May The Lord look after you, My Son.

[@hewgrebe4771]

Too bad. Great band. Sounded like a good person.

[@moonman535]

A Sad sad departure... RIP...

[@gerrysmith1782]

Aw god bless RIP Roger we all miss you

[@Del-yv1qy]

pity,he was a good man

[@kathleengordon5623]

Legend fab dancer

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

Peaceful nice man. Rest up rog

[@wizardsmoke4893]

i got too see all of them at the us fest

[@yvesaugustin2943]

No one hopped like Roger RIP mr cool ranking !

[@robertthompson3941]

I LOVE (AGape’ ALL!

[@ragazzi25]

sad news...these guys were sooooooo great!!!! RIP

[@adybullock6862]

Do we know how he passed 56 is very young.

[@711honved]

Roger had a stroke last year & further tests revealed a brain tumour. Sadly, the cancer had metastasised to other parts of his body too.

[@miked4377]

great man he will be missed......

[@LKaramazov]

Did he ever bury the hatchet with Dave?

[@donaldfeger91]

RIP God bless

[@SedDelMar]

Too young, Roger. RIP.

[@themaddaddy9515]

rip roger the best..

[@streamsandgalaxies]

RIP Ranking Rogers! BTW you dated it 2015. Nice Tribute.

[@kpec3]

Man I'm so sad to lose Ranking Roger. He was no Rudy, I am certain! Man he was amazing, rip, my friend! This hurts. Ah, why? It sucks! Roger is gone! No! I feel awful about this, I mourn with the fans, friends and family.

[@kfrerix9777]

Just found out. I'm so upset.

[@JamerzB88]

same here, absolutely gutted.

[@michaelsnow7252]

god he was young considering how long they were about....

[@chrisleach6548]

So upsetting

[@spikesification]

Sad...he was a good mover as well as singer..

[@glennoc8585]

Not a word from the rest if the band?

[@jackielambton1800]

So sad.

[@paulajordan8113]

♥♡

[@robertthompson3941]

Ranking Roger’s Demise. :o(((???

[@chrisleach6548]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@oldassaccount9157]

NOOO

[@ernietheattorneycom]

What a loss............

[@robertthompson3941]

(I think that) ‘Roger carried “The ‘BEAT!

[@darengilliam7018]

R.I.P. RANKIN RODGER suede head skunk head Ska gon MISS Ya Rude Boy

[@milenaguzman548]

I don't think that

[@robertthompson3941]

(&General Public!)

[@robmcnichols7849]

56= Hope Road RanKing

[@robertthompson3941]

(March,27,20(March of 201:o(((((😮

[@gremax2864]

:(

[@stevemccart9109]

Too too young

[@YosefEl75]

No ting is blk & wht?

[@jackbiscuit5170]

56?? Try again. I was 12 then and im 61 now.... think again...🤪