The Nips

The Nips
Also known asThe Nipple Erectors (until 1978)
OriginLondon, England
GenresPunk rock, psychobilly, garage rock
Years active1976–1981, 2008-2009
LabelsSoho, Chiswick, Big Beat
(currently no label)
MembersShanne Bradley
Shane Macgowan
Gavin "Fritz" Douglas
Eric "Le Baton" Baconstrip
Past members
Roger Towndrow
Larry Hinrichs
Gavin "Fritz" Douglas
James Fearnley
Adrian "Arcane Vendetta" Fox
John Hasler
Gerry Maccleduff
Rick Collett
Phil Rowland
Mark Harrison
John "Grinny" Grinton
Roger "Travis" Williams
Terry Smith
Jon Moss
Eric "Le Baton" Baconstrip

The Nips are an English punk rock band formed in London in 1976 as the Nipple Erectors by punk artist Shanne Bradley. They were Shane MacGowan's first musical group.[1]

  1. ^ "The Nipple Erectors - Shannne Bradley Interview". Punk77.co.uk. Retrieved 1 June 2020.