SMOKING POPES
PopPunkIndie Rockmidwest emopop-punkchicago indie rock
Smoking Popes are an American punk band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1991. They play pop-influenced punk music with crooning vocals and romantic lyrics. The core of the group is composed of brothers Matt Caterer (b. 1968), Josh Caterer (b. 1972) and Eli Caterer (b. 1975). The Caterer brothers were raised on rock 'n' roll and crooners like Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra. In 1980 Matt got a guitar, Josh a bass guitar and Eli a drum set and they began to play together.
Influenced by: The Replacements, Descendents, Weezer
- Active:
- 1991-present
- Scene:
- Chicago indie
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