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flag Andrew Ranken, founding drummer of The Pogues, died at 72 after long illness.

flag Andrew Ranken, the founding drummer and longtime member of the Celtic punk band The Pogues, has died at 72. flag Known as "The Clobberer," he joined in 1983 and played on all seven of the band’s studio albums, contributing to hits like "Fairytale of New York" and "Dirty Old Town." flag He remained with the group through their initial breakup in 1996, rejoined for their 2001 reunion, and performed until their final dissolution in 2014. flag The band honored him as a central figure and cherished friend. flag Ranken had battled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for years, though the exact cause of death was not disclosed.

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