Ranking-Roger-Obituary

Ranking Roger

Feb 21, 1963 – Mar 26, 2019 (Age 56)

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BORN
February 21, 1963
DIED
March 26, 2019
AGE
56

Obituary

Ranking Roger was a vocalist for the popular 1980s college rock bands The English Beat (known as The Beat in England) and General Public. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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I am sorry regarding the loss of your loved one. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family, during these difficult times.

To say you were a toaster of ska music, would be like saying The Beatles were a pop band.
You brought to the punk music world a Jamaican color, flavor, heritage and joyfulness that was without equal, and yet you espoused multiculturalism with The Beat that showed we can treat each other as equals.
We pray for your family, your children, your friends and all who had the blessing of getting to you know you most. And we shall honor you and continue to sing and dance to your songs, and...

So very sorry to hear about the passing of Ranking Roger. May he Rest in Peace.

Thank You Roger for everything you did for the music industry
Thank You for writing fantastic songs
Thank You for making my youth so happy, listening to you, Dancing to your music, always brought me happiness
And mostly, Thank You for our little chat while you were playing at Caerphilly Castle in 2018
A memory I'll never forget

The beat were the first band i saw live back in 1981at the age of 16 Roger you were an inspirational to me for 40years thank you and respect to a great man love and unity always .

What a great performer. Condolences to family.

Say so out loud, Love and Unity along the way, love and unity the only way!

I remember 20 odd years ago having the pleasure of playing Roller Hockey most weekends with Ranking. - He was much better than me! I remember he used to skate pretty much everywhere during that time. Those were happy days and memories I can still remember well now. Thinking of your family and close friends during this sad time.

Rest in eternal peace Ranking Roger.
Condolences to the family.

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