Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Ranking Roger, R.I.P.

More gutting news: Ranking Roger (aka Robert Charlery) has died. Last August he was diagnosed with lung and brain cancer and had undergone surgery to remove a brain tumor. Roger revealed his diagnosis to fans in January prior to the release of The Beat's excellent new album Public Confidential. In the candid video interview Ranking Roger remained optimistic that he'd fight it and be back on stage soon. Alas, the legend peacefully died today surrounded by family. He was 56 years old.

During his final months Ranking Roger wrote his autobiography I Just Can't Stop It - My Life In The Beat. The book will be published later this year by Omnibus Press (release date TBA).















Published March 26th, 2019


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