The Nips

English punk rock band The NipsAlso known asThe Nipple Erectors (until 1978)OriginLondon, EnglandGenresPunk rock, psychobilly, garage rockYears active1976–1981, 2008-2009LabelsSoho, Chiswick, Big Beat(currently no label)Past membersShanne BradleyShane MacGowan Gavin "Fritz" DouglasEric "Le Baton" BaconstripRoger TowndrowLarry HinrichsGavin "Fritz" DouglasJames FearnleyAdrian "Arcane Vendetta" FoxJohn HaslerGerry MaccleduffRick CollettPhil Rowland Mark Harrison John "Grinny" GrintonRoger "Travis" WilliamsTerry SmithJon MossEric "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. History Initially consisting of vocalist/songwriter Shane MacGowan (known at the time as 'Shane O'Hooligan'), bassist/songwriter/original punk artist Shanne Bradley, guitarist/artist Roger Towndrow and drummer Adrian Fox (AKA "Arcane Vendetta"); the Nipple Erectors performed their first gig at the Roxy Club in Covent Garden in 1977. The band later released four singles and there was one bootleg live album between 1978 and 1981. Inspired by the Stooges, the Nipple Erectors