A statement posted by the band to social media confirms the musician, nicknamed The Clobberer, passed away yesterday.
Drummer and founding member of The Pogues Andrew Ranken has died aged 72.
A statement posted by the band to social media confirms the musician, nicknamed The Clobberer, passed away yesterday.
The post describes Andrew as a "true friend and brother", and thanks him for his "wit" and "generosity of spirit".
The drummer joined the band in 1983 and featured on many of their top hits such as 'Fairytale of New York' and 'Dirty Old Town.'

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