The Popes | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Shane MacGowan and The Popes |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Celtic punk, folk-punk |
| Years active | 1992–1998 as Shane MacGowan & The Popes 1998–present as The Popes |
| Labels | Madfish |
| Members | Paul McGuinness Ian Bramble Will Morrison Greg Courtney Dave Allen Whiskey Mick Rowan |
| Past members | Shane MacGowan Mick O'Connell Kieran "Mo" O'Hagan John Myers Danny Heatley Berni France Colm O'Maonlai Kieran Kiely Tom McManamon Andy Ireland Bob Dowling Charlie Hoskyns |
| Website | www |
The Popes are a band originally formed by Shane MacGowan (of the Pogues) and Paul "Mad Dog" McGuinness, who play a blend of rock, Irish folk and Americana.
Shane MacGowan and The Popes released two studio and one live album in the 1990s, performing live together until 2005. During this era, The Popes also recorded and gigged on their own until 2006. At the end of 2006, guitarist Paul "Mad Dog" McGuinness reformed the band with a new lineup and leads it to this day.