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Population Dublin; Active; 1979 – 198?
Line up;
Vocals & Guitar; Paul Wicham
Bass & Vocals; Gerry Herbert
Drums & Vocals; Tommy Costelloe

Navan Road

The 1,497th (at the last count) band to hail from the Navan Road, The Population are a three piece playing “fast, melodic pop” with debts to Jackson and Petty, both whom they specifically cover in their set. Hot Press

“The band have been gigging for about six months, and currently hold down a popular Friday night residency in Toners”. 
Hot Press “All the Young Dudes” May 1980
Gig Guide
03/11/1979 Dandelion Market, Dublin with The Strougers, The Regents.
The Population had a residency at Toners from January until the end of April 1980.

Bunko Squad

All three members of The Population had formerly been in the Bunko Squad. Unlike The Population The Bunko Squad played mainly cover versions, Pink Floyd, Thin Lizzy & Fleetwood Mac.