Musicians have paid tribute to singer Roger Charlery, known as Ranking Roger, who has died at the age of 56.
The Birmingham-born star, best known as a vocalist with The Beat, died at home on Tuesday, surrounded by family, a statement on the band’s website said.
Charlery had suffered a stroke last summer and was reported to have been diagnosed with two brain tumours and lung cancer in recent months.
Tweeting condolences, songwriter Billy Bragg wrote: “Rest easy, Rude Boy.”
Neville Staple, formerly of The Specials and Fun Boy Three, sang with Charlery in the band Special Beat.
He shared a tribute to his friend on Instagram.
