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Biography
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Shane MacGowan And The Popes
Effective period / Period of releases: 1994 - 2004
Members: Shane MacGowan, Kieran Kiely, Tom McManamon, Bob Dowling, Paul McGuinness, John Myers (2), Andy Ireland, Mick O'Connell, Danny Heatley, Brian Kelly (3), Kieran O'Hagan, Berni France, Colm O'Maonlaí, Andy Nolan
Irish folk rock group formed in 1992 by Shane MacGowan, also recording and performing on their own as The Popes. Active until the death of founding member Tom McManamon in 2006. The Popes re-emerged with a new lineup led by founding member Paul McGuinness, and MacGowan has guested with them at times.