Séamus since then. Though still used by some as a derogatory term, the great preponderance of Irish and Irish-American law enforcement officers led to a persisting stereotype, and the name "Shamus" continues to refer to Irish-American police and private detectives. Séamus Variant spellings include ', ', ', ', "Shaymus", "Sheamus" and "Shamus". Diminutives include ', ' and "". In the United States, the word "Shamus" is a derogatory slang misspelling of Séamus that arose during the 19th century as more than 4.5 million Irish immigrated to America, peaking at almost two million between 1845 and 1852 during ""The Great Hunger"" (Irish:
Simply Slang Italy. Despite the band's achievements internationally, Simply Slang did not achieve notable success in the United States. In 2007, Aaron Morales dissolved the band to pursue his solo career, contributing to Hollywood's Demon Doll Records compilation cd "Glamnation Vol. 2" and later releasing an EP called "Independence!" in 2010. Former members Patrick Mulcahy and Jon Schang are currently in progressive rock band District 97 with American Idol Season 6 semi-finalist Leslie Hunt. Simply Slang Founded in 2002, Simply Slang is a hard rock quartet based in Chicago, Illinois. Originally known as Deadline, the band later changed its name upon discovering