"It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew Ranken, drummer, founding member, and heartbeat of The Pogues. Andrew, thank you for everything, for your friendship, your wit and your generosity of spirit, and of course for the music, forever a true friend and brother. Our thoughts and love are with his family at this sad and difficult time."
"Ranken joined the London-formed group in 1983 and played on some of the group's best known songs such as Fairytale Of New York, Dirty Old Town and their rendition of The Irish Rover, which featured The Dubliners. Nicknamed "The Clobberer", Ranken also played on some of their most critically acclaimed albums such as Red Roses For Me (1984), Rum Sodomy And The Lash (1985) and If I Should Fall From Grace With God (1988)."
Andrew Ranken joined The Pogues in 1983 and served as drummer, founding member, and a central presence in the band. He performed on signature songs including Fairytale Of New York, Dirty Old Town and the band's rendition of The Irish Rover featuring The Dubliners. Nicknamed "The Clobberer", he played on acclaimed albums such as Red Roses For Me, Rum Sodomy And The Lash and If I Should Fall From Grace With God, and sang lead on the track "Worms". He also appeared on Peace And Love, Hell's Ditch, Waiting For Herb and Pogue Mahone. The band broke up in 1996, reformed in 2001, and Ranken performed with them until their second split in 2014. Frontman Shane MacGowan died in November 2023, and since 2024 the band has performed with Stacy, Finer and Fearnley to mark 40th anniversaries. The Pogues expressed deep sadness and offered condolences to his family.
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