Shane MacGowan and The Popes
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Shane MacGowan and The Popes is a band led by Shane MacGowan, formerly of The Pogues, who play a blend of rock, and Irish folk.
The band's line up has changed through the years; current members include Tom "McAnimal" McManamon (banjo), Andy Ireland (drums), Paul "Mad Dog" McGuinness (guitar, vocals), and Bob Dowling (bass). Past members have included Mick O'Connell (accordion), Kieran "Mo" O' Hagan (guitar, vocals), John Myers (fiddle, tin whistle), Danny Heatley (aka Danny Pope) (drums), Berni "The Undertaker" France (bass), Colm O'Maonlai (whistle), and Kieran Kiely (accordion, whistle).
At times when MacGowan was unable to perform with them, the band (billed simply as The Popes) would at times play small performances in pubs and clubs in the London area.
The group has recorded two albums, 1994's The Snake and 1997's The Crock of Gold, and numerous EPs.
External links
- Official Shane MacGowan website (http://www.shanemacgowan.com/)