Artist
Ranking Roger
Birmingham, United Kingdom · 1963 – 2019
Ranking Roger is a musician from Birmingham, United Kingdom, active 1963–2019. Their discography on Gatefold includes 1 record. They also recorded with The Beat, Big Audio Dynamite and General Public.
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1963
Since
Biography
English vocalist, songwriter and musician (drums).
Born: 21st February 1963, Birmingham, England
Died: 26th March 2019
Father of Ranking Junior
Frontman of The Beat (1978-1983) and after their spilt he formed together with Dave Wakeling General Public (1984-1987, 1994-1997) as singer and toaster. 1988 he released a solo album. At the beginning of the 1990s he formed the band Special Beat together with ex-members of The Beat and The Specials and joined Big Audio Dynamite for their final studio album in 1997.
2013 he formed a new The Beat and released until his sudden death 2019 with them two studio albums.
Bio from Discogs
Ranking Roger — solo
Their records — most-collected first.
The Beat
A project Ranking Roger was part of.
Big Audio Dynamite
A project Ranking Roger was part of. Former member.
General Public
A project Ranking Roger was part of.
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