RIP - Ranking Roger (Roger Charlery) The Beat.

[Chippy_Tea]

56 no age

This song takes me back to some good times.




Musicians have paid tribute to singer Roger Charlery, known as Ranking Roger, who has died at the age of 56.

The Birmingham-born star, best known as a vocalist with The Beat, died at home on Tuesday, surrounded by family, a statement on the band's website said.

Charlery had suffered a stroke last summer and was reported to have been diagnosed with two brain tumours and lung cancer in recent months.

Tweeting condolences, songwriter Billy Bragg wrote: "Rest easy, Rude Boy."

Singer Sting, who did many live performances and recordings with Charlery, posted a statement of tribute on Instagram.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47714991

 

[Grealish]

I went to school with Dave Wakeling, who was the lead singer of the Beat. I haven't heard any comment from him.

 

[stephen1546]

56 no age

This song takes me back to some good times.




Musicians have paid tribute to singer Roger Charlery, known as Ranking Roger, who has died at the age of 56.

The Birmingham-born star, best known as a vocalist with The Beat, died at home on Tuesday, surrounded by family, a statement on the band's website said.

Charlery had suffered a stroke last summer and was reported to have been diagnosed with two brain tumours and lung cancer in recent months.

Tweeting condolences, songwriter Billy Bragg wrote: "Rest easy, Rude Boy."

Singer Sting, who did many live performances and recordings with Charlery, posted a statement of tribute on Instagram.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47714991

Really decent band, they visited my town a few times in the last couple of years. RIP

 

[Pirate_Pete]

That's sad. As you say Chippy way too young. That's how old I am at least for the next few weeks.
I only saw them once as they weren't really my thing.
I remember seeing The Pogues in Birmingham once and a few guests came up on stage.
They were all introduced apart from him. One of The Pogues had to ask who he was
and then rolled his eyes at the name.
Strange how something like that sticks in your brain after all those years.