THE POGUES Drummer ANDREW RANKEN Passed Away, Aged 72

11 February 2026

Irish/English Celtic-punk band THE POGUES broke the news of the passing
of their drummer Andrew Rankin, who was a co-founder of the band. He
was 72. R.I.P.

2 and 1/2 years ago, the band lost their notorious
frontman Shane MacGowan, aged 65. R.I.P.

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