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Pogues Founding Drummer Andrew ‘The Clobberer’ Ranken Dies at 72
Andrew Ranken, the founding drummer of The Pogues known as ‘The Clobberer’, has passed away at age 72 after a long illness. As a key member of the band, Ranken was instrumental in shaping their unique musical sound and was remembered by the band for his significant contributions. Tributes have been pouring in to honor his legacy and musical impact.
Coverage: Feb 11 – Feb 11, 2026
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Pogues Drummer Andrew “The Clobberer” Ranken Dies at 72
Andrew Ranken, the drummer for the Pogues, has died at 72 after a long illness. A founding member k…
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Feb 11, 2026
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Andrew Ranken, The Pogues drummer, dies at 72
Andrew Ranken, founding drummer of The Pogues, has passed away at age 72. The band paid tribute to …
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Feb 11, 2026