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I Just Can't Stop It - My Life in The Beat - Special Edition

I Just Can't Stop It - My Life in The Beat - Special Edition

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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 its subsequent iterations, this honest and compelling autobiography 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.

This hardback limited edition collectors boxset contains a number of exclusive items.

Limited edition of 700 copies.

Inside the limited edition:

  • Limited edition hardback book (not available in this format separately)
  • 7” Single of two previously unreleased The Beat demos
  • Photographic print of the Beat by Adrian Boot
  • Two badges
  • Certificate of authenticity

I Just Can't Stop It is the compelling autobiography of music legend Ranking Roger.  He died in March 2019, just as this autobiography was being finalised. 

‘The heart and energy [Roger] displayed as The Beat’s perpetually in-motion, ageless MC and voice over decades is fully present in this conversational, positive and grateful memoir’ Mojo

‘The chatty, unpretentious narrative also documents pop’s gleefully glamourous side’ Q Magazine

‘A fitting document of a great British band’ Record Collector, 4 stars

‘A charming snapshot of not only Roger’s life, but a bygone era of Britain and the music industry, a fine swansong’ Classic Pop  

'A perfect reflection of the times’ HiFi World

Format:
Hardback Boxset Edition
ISBN: 
9781787602526

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