The Pop-O-Pies were an American punk rock band from

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founded by Joe Callahan (aka Joe Pop-O-Pie) that got their start by repeatedly playing a cover of The

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". Though the band went through many lineup changes, notably featuring members of

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, several recordings would follow. All of them, except for '' The White EP'', can be found on the 2003 CD compilation ''Pop-O-Anthology 1984-1993''. The Pop-O-Pies were called "absolutely the worst band in California" by the ''

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Discography

;Singles *"Truckin'" (7", 1981) *"In Frisco" (7", 1993) ;EPs *'' The White EP'' (12", 1981) *''Joe's Second Record'' (12", 1984) ;Albums *''Joe's Third Record'' (LP, 1985) ;Compilations *''Pop-O-Anthology 1984-1993'' (CD, 2003)

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