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The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken has died. He was 72. The British Celtic punk band confirmed Ranken passed away Feb. 10. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew Ranken, drummer ...

Tim Very, longtime drummer for the Atlanta indie rock band Manchester Orchestra, has died at the age of 42. The band announced Very’s death Saturday on social media; no date or cause of death were ...

Although not an original member of The Pogues, Andrew Ranken spent the majority of his career with the band. And throughout that time, the band performed classics like “Dirty Old Town” and “A Rainy ...

The late Shane MacGowan’s wife Victoria Mary Clarke revealed that Ranken died after "his long and brave battle with illness" Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken has died at ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Pogues drummer and founding member Andrew Ranken has died at 72. Ranken’s bandmates described him as the ...

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Andrew Ranken, the drummer and occasional singer and songwriter of the Pogues, died Tuesday, February 10. The band announced the news on Instagram, describing the musician, known as the Clobberer, as ...

Tim Very, the longtime drummer for Manchester Orchestra, has passed away. Very joined the Atlanta-based band in 2011 and was praised by his bandmates for his skill and "undeniable light." The band’s ...