role:: Bass
Biography
Matt Caterer is a bassist and original member of the Chicago punk rock band Smoking Popes, formed in 1990 with his brothers Josh and Eli. He has been a consistent member of the band, playing on major releases such as Born to Quit and Into the Agony.
Musical career and highlights
- Formation: In 1990, he formed the band Speedstick with his brothers. After a brief period, they transitioned into the Smoking Popes, named after a phrase from the film The Pope of Greenwich Village.
- Role: While originally a drummer in early iterations, Matt switched to bass to allow the band to function, becoming a core songwriter and member.
- Smoking Popes: He played on the band’s seminal 1990s albums, including Born to Quit (1995), which helped propel them to national recognition.
- Reunions: He continued to play with the band through various reunions and recordings, including This Is Only a Test (2011) and Into the Agony (2018).
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