The tale of how Ranking Roger came to join The Beat has such a ring of serendipity about it that it sounds almost too Hollywood to be true, more befitting a scene created for dramatic effect in a band biopic than something that happened in real life. Legend has it that it occurred when The Beat supported his then band; whilst watching the warm-up from side of stage it became obvious that this was the better act so, whilst lead singer Dave Wakeling had his back to the microphone, Roger leapt on stage and toasted along. The rest, as they say, is history.
The announcement earlier today of his death from cancer has been followed by an outpouring of love which has populated the internet; the sorrow from bandmates, fans and friends, is testament to how respected and adored he was both in the industry and outside of it. He was that successful rarity in music, a nice guy.
The announcement earlier today of his death from cancer has been followed by an outpouring of love which has populated the internet; the sorrow from bandmates, fans and friends, is testament to how respected and adored he was both in the industry and outside of it. He was that successful rarity in music, a nice guy.
Ranking Roger 1963-2019
RIP
RIP
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