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The Smoking Popes are an American rock group from the northwest suburbs of
Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1991. They play punk-influenced pop music with
crooning vocals. The core of the group is composed of brothers Matt Caterer
(b. 1968), Josh Caterer (b. 1972) and Eli Caterer (b. 1975).
History
Early History 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.
In 1990 Matt and Josh, calling themselves Speedstick, got a gig at a party
and played approximately 10 original punk-style compositions. About this
time, Matt switched to bass and Dave Martens joined as dru
