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Andrew Ranken, the longtime drummer for beloved Celtic punk band The Pogues, died Tuesday at the age of 72. His former bandmates announced the news in a solemn social media statement Wednesday, describing Ranken as the group’s “heartbeat.”
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew Ranken, drummer, founding member, and heartbeat of The Pogues,” wrote band members Jim Finer, James Fearnley and Spider Stacy on Instagram.
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They continued, “Andrew, thank you for everything, for your friendship, your wit and your generosity of sp
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