Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken dead at 72: 'Heartbeat' of the band - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
by Tracy BrownFebruary 11, 2026
Andrew Ranken, drummer and founding member of English Celtic punk band the Pogues, has died, the band announced on social media. He was 72.
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 2/11/2026