The Nipple Erectors: King Of The Bop 1978

The Nipple Erectors are today remembered as the first band of  The Pogues’ Shane MacGowan. Formed in 1976 by early converts to Punk, MacGowan and Shanne Bradley. They playing their first gig at the legendry Punk venue the Roxy Club. At a time when Teddy Boys and Punks saw themselves on opposite sides, the Nipples Erectors were punks influence by rockabilly and played songs with the ’12 Bar’ blues structure. They were Punks who wore Zoot Suits. Released in 1978 on Soho Records, King Of The Bop was their recording debut. After its release they changed their name to The Nips and released a further three singles and a live album. Calling it quits in 1981.

Shanne Bradley & Shane O'Hooligan

Roger Towndrow                            Guitar
Arcane Vendetta                            Drums
Shane O'Hooligan  (MacGowan)   Vocals
Shanne Bradley                               Bass

***Warning Ripped from Vinyl. Some Surface Noise.***

King Of The Bop

Nervous Wreck