The Pogues' band name stems from the Gaelic phrase 'póg mo thóin' meaning 'kiss my arse' - a cheeky origin that led to BBC ...

The Pogues' drummer Andrew Ranken passes away at 72. He contributed to the Celtic punk band's hits like "Dirty Old Town" and ...

Friends, fans and relatives paid tribute to the drummer on social media, describing him as the "heartbeat of The Pogues." ...

THE Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken has sadly died aged 72. The talented musician was a founding member of the band, helping bring the first line-up together in 1983. Andrew performed in the band ...

A founding member of a legendary UK punk rock band has died at the age of 72, his bandmates announced in a sad statement today. The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken has died. He was 72. The British Celtic ...

The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken has died aged 72. The drummer performed with the band between 1983 and 1996 and returned between 2001 and 2014. His bandmates paid tribute to their 'true friend and ...

The band released a heartbreaking statement about Ranken's death.

Ranken was a founding member of the Irish folk group and performed on all seven of their studio albums.

The late Shane MacGowan’s wife Victoria Mary Clarke revealed that Ranken died after "his long and brave battle with illness" ...

The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken has died aged 72 - with his bandmates today paying tribute to 'a true friend and brother'. The drummer performed with the group between 1983 and 1996 and returned ...

Andrew Ranken, the drummer for English Celtic punk band The Pogues, has died. He was 72. Ranken, who was nicknamed “The ...