Shane MacGowan and The Popes
The Popes | |
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The Popes | |
| 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 |
| Label | Madfish |
| Past members | Shane MacGowan Paul McGuinness Tom McManamon Danny Heatley Berni France Kieran "Mo" O'Hagan Leeson O'Keeffe Colm Ó Maonlaí Paul Conlon Mick O'Connell John Myers Bob Dowling Kieran Kiely Andy Ireland Andy Nolan Mick O'Connell Brian Kelly Miriam Kavana Charlie Hoskyns Will Morrison Gerry Diver Laurie Norwood Fiachra Shanks Ben Gunnery Jim McAllister Dave Allen Mick Rowan Ian Bramble Greg Courtney |
| Website | www |
The Popes are a band originally formed by Shane MacGowan (of the Pogues), who played 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 and led it until 2013.