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Ska and reggae icons The Beat (featuring Ranking Jnr) are heading back out on the road to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Ranking Roger.   One of the key bands of the UK ska revival of the late ’70s and early 80s, The Beat achieved a near perfect balance of pop melodies and taut rhythms that brought them worldwide acclaim.

Based in Birmingham, The Beat released their debut single ‘Tears of a Clown’ b/w ‘Ranking Full Stop’ through The Specials’ 2-Tone label in 1979. The single went Top Ten in the UK, and they soon struck a deal with Arista to distribute on their own Go Feet label. Their debut studio album ‘I Just Can’t Stop It’ went on to achieve gold status in the UK and included the now cult single ‘Mirror in The Bathroom’.

The band’s live performances and clever blend of personal and political lyrics continue to make them relevant to this day, with Ranking Jnr now carrying the flag for his father.