Ranken was a founding member of the Irish folk group and performed on all seven of their studio albums.

Friends, fans and relatives paid tribute to the drummer on social media, describing him as the "heartbeat of The Pogues." ...

The late Shane MacGowan’s wife Victoria Mary Clarke revealed that Ranken died after "his long and brave battle with illness" ...

Andrew Ranken, drummer and founding member of English Celtic punk band the Pogues, has died, the band announced on social ...

The Pogues' drummer Andrew Ranken passes away at 72. He contributed to the Celtic punk band's hits like "Dirty Old Town" and ...

Known as “The Clobberer,” he pounded out driving rhythms that fueled the band’s boisterous blend of traditional Irish music, ...

Andrew Ranken has died aged 72, the Pogues confirmed ...

The underrated classic tells the tale of Irish immigrant Big Jim Dwyer and became a cult favorite through its use in The Wire ...

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65, with his wife Victoria Mary confirming pneumonia as his cause ...

Londoner Andrew Ranken is the fourth member of The Pogues to pass away ...

Andrew Ranken, drummer and founding member of British Celtic punk band the Pogues, died Feb. 10. He was 72. Current band ...

Andrew Ranken, founding member and drummer of the legendary punk band The Pogues, has passed away at the age of 72. The band honored him as their "heartbeat" and "true friend". Ranken also played on ...