The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken has died aged 72.
In a statement shared on social media, the band paid tribute to Ranken, describing him as “drummer, founding member, and heartbeat of The Pogues” and “forever a true friend and brother”.
The message, which was signed off by fellow Pogues founding members Spider Stacy, Jem Finer and James Fearnley, thanked the drummer for his friendship, wit, generosity of spirit, “and of course for the music”.
Siobhán MacGowan, sister of the late frontman Shane MacGowan, also paid tribute to Ranken, saying: “Andrew was such an important part of the story. A band brother and unbelievably talented and unique drummer.”
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