melthebell   863 #1 Posted March 26, 2019 of The Beat https://thebeatofficial.com/rip-roger/  apparently he had a stroke in August and they were expecting him to recover, hes sadly died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Top Cats Hat   10 #2 Posted March 26, 2019 No way!  It always gloomed me that he and Dave Wakeling never reformed the original band.  A memory which will last with me forever is seeing The Beat supporting The Clash in Paris  with 2000 French punks bouncing up and down singing Stand Down Margaret at the top of their voices!  'I see no joy  I see only sorry  I see no chance of your bright new tomorrow'  Jesus that could have been written today!    Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Lex Luthor   10 #3 Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) Very sad and 56 is far too young.  He was also so damn good-looking.  RIP and thank you for the great music. Edited March 27, 2019 by Lex Luthor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   863 #4 Posted March 27, 2019 10 hours ago, Top Cats Hat said: No way!  It always gloomed me that he and Dave Wakeling never reformed the original band.  A memory which will last with me forever is seeing The Beat supporting The Clash in Paris  with 2000 French punks bouncing up and down singing Stand Down Margaret at the top of their voices!  'I see no joy  I see only sorry  I see no chance of your bright new tomorrow'  Jesus that could have been written today!    Yeah I recently bought Dave wakelings the beats new lp but didn't know ranking Rogers had one out too, until I was looking round the news section Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
only_me   11 #5 Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) Very sad news, rest in peace.   Edited March 27, 2019 by only_me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Foot   10 #6 Posted March 29, 2019 On ‎26‎/‎03‎/‎2019 at 22:33, melthebell said: of The Beat https://thebeatofficial.com/rip-roger/  apparently he had a stroke in August and they were expecting him to recover, hes sadly died. He was reported to have been diagnosed with two brain tumours and lung cancer in recent months.  Such a sad loss. He was a great performer.  RIP rudeboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mister Gee   823 #7 Posted March 30, 2019 RIP, my favourite Beat tune.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Top Cats Hat   10 #8 Posted March 30, 2019 I always had a soft spot for this one. Love the sax on this song!   Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
WalkleyIan   10 #9 Posted April 3, 2019 So dad. I saw Ranking Roger's version of the beat up at the Brudenell  just a few years back . An absolutely blinding evening full of energy . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...