The Beat singer Ranking Roger dies aged 56

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Ranking Roger, legendary vocalist for The Beat, has died aged 56. The musician born Roger Charlery, who enjoyed hits including 'Mirror in the Bathroom' and 'Too Nice to Talk To', passed away on 26

Ford, whose real name was Thomas McAleese, was the frontman of guitar-pop group Marmalade. The band the first Scottish group to top the UK singles chart, with their cover of the Beatles’ Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da in December 1968. Ford died in Los Angeles on 31 December 2018, at the age of 72 from complications relating to Parkinson's disease.A singer, songwriter, environmentalist, educator and philanthropist, she was also married to Neil Young for 36 years.

 

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I wasn’t too familiar with his work but, I hope he is at rest now. Condolences to the family 💕

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