As the enigmatic frontman of the multicultural band The Beat, Ranking Roger represented the youthful and joyous sound of the post-punk 2 Tone movement. As well as his illustrious career with The Beat and General Public, this absorbing book explores Roger’s upbringing as a child of the Windrush generation, touring America and his outstanding collaborations with artists such as The Clash, The Police and The Specials.

Sunday 10 Nov  |  12 noon

Join us for this VERY special in conversation, celebrating the life and legacy of Ranking Roger and the music of The Beat, with special guests Ranking Junior (Roger’s son) and Daniel Rachel (author), hosted by Rhoda Dakar (Bodysnatchers/The Specials).