THE POPES - Back home in Derry (LIVEQUEST #55)

"Paul Mad Dog McGuinness" followed Shane McGowan and banjo player Tommy the Beast McManamon from The Pogues to form a brand new band. The story of the band has been a tumultuous one involving fame and notoriety, drugs, prison and death (Sadly that of Tommy). Led by 'Mad Dog' the band have come through those times all the stronger. With two new highly acclaimed albums, and an exciting live act that has entertained audiences on 3 continents. The Popes are winning whole new generations of fans around The World. This concert has been shot live in France over october 11, 2013. On thursday the 21st November 2013 Paul was knocked down by a car in London and is now in Intensive Care at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel. As of today, the 4th December, the good news is that Paul has regained Consciousness and is now responding to doctors. While this is extremelly encouraging news, there is still a long way to go along the long road to total recovery. Pauls Family, Friends and Band Members would like to thank you all for your prayers and thoughts.