The Nips
| The Nips | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The Nipple Erectors (until 1978) | 
| Origin | London, England | 
| Genres | Punk rock, psychobilly, garage rock | 
| Years active | 1976–1981, 2008-2009 | 
| Labels | Soho, Chiswick, Big Beat (currently no label) | 
| Past members | Shanne Bradley Shane MacGowan Gavin "Fritz" Douglas Eric "Le Baton" Baconstrip 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.