"Andrew Ranken, who was drummer and founding member of The Pogues, has died at age 72. No cause of death was given, but Rolling Stone UK reports he had been in ill health for a few years, suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. "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." Known in the band as "The Clobberer," Ranken was a founding member of the Pogues and played on all seven of their studio albums, including Red Roses for Me, Rum, Sodomy and The Lash, and If I Should Fall From Grace With God."
Andrew Ranken, drummer and founding member of The Pogues, died at age 72. No official cause of death was provided; he had been in ill health for several years and suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The band expressed deep sadness, called him the heartbeat of The Pogues, and offered thanks for his friendship, wit, generosity of spirit, and music while sending thoughts and love to his family. Known in the band as "The Clobberer," Ranken played on all seven Pogues studio albums, including Red Roses for Me, Rum, Sodomy and The Lash, and If I Should Fall From Grace With God. Rest easy, Andrew.
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