Alan Rankine Dead The Associates Band Co-Founder & Singer Dies


In recent news, Alan Rankine passed away at 64. Taking to Facebook, his two sons confirmed the news of his death. He was the co-founder of the Scottish band the Associates. It is coming forward that he took his last breath on Wednesday, January 4, 2022. Rankine’s sons disclosed the saddening piece of news to the general public and invited his fans and locals to share their thoughts about the guitarist and keyboard player. Besides, they have planned to keep the singer’s account live so that they can celebrate his life. Get further details here.

Alan Rankine Dead The Associates Band Co-Founder & Singer Dies

Alan Rankine Dead

Although not many details have been shared by the singer’s family, it is said that he died on Tuesday, January 3, 2022, and left his loved ones and his family behind in profound grief. Ever since the news of his passing surfaced on the internet, his well-wishers have been taking to social media to pay him heartfelt tributes and to offer their deepest condolences to his family. Apart from expressing their sadness, people are also searching for Alan Rankine’s cause of death and how did he die. Well, let us tell you that it has not been revealed yet.

Who Was Alan Rankine?

As mentioned, Alan Rankine was a Scottish musician and record producer. The artist was popularly known as a guitarist and keyboardist for a well-known rock band titled the Associates. The group was co-founded by him and the lead vocalist Billy Mackenzie in the late 1970s.

Born on May 17, 1958, in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Alan started his career with the cabaret band Caspian which later became the Associates. The band recorded a total of three albums including The Affectionate Punch (1980), Fourth Drawer Down (1981), and Sulk (1982). Let us tell you that 1982 was the same year when Rankine left the band.

While continuing with the Associates, Rankine also got involved as a producer. He went on to work with big artists like Paul Haig, the Pale Fountains, and Cocteau Twins. In 1986, he signed a recording contract with the Belgian label Les Disques du Crepuscule and embarked on a solo career. Rankine recorded around three solo studio albums. Now, it is coming forward that Rankine passed away on January 3, 2023, at the age of 64. His sudden passing has shattered many hearts into pieces as no one seems to believe the fact that the singer has left the world and everyone else in deep sorrow. Stay tuned with Social Telecast for more updates and the latest news.