Smoking Popes is 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. Soon after, their eyes were opened to the world of the Ramones and punk rock. Other early musical influences included Mel Tormé, Tom Waits, The Replacements, The Smiths, early AC/DC, The Cars, and Dinosaur Jr.
Members
1990200020102020
Josh Catererguitar, original, lead vocals
Eli Catererguitar, original, background vocals
Matt Catererelectric bass guitar, original
Mike Felumleedrums (drum set)Neil Hennessydrums (drum set)
Ryan Chavezdrums (drum set)
Rob Kellenbergerdrums (drum set)
Dave Martensdrums (drum set), original
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Discography
1993
1994
2001
2008
2025
