The Leather Nun are a Swedish rock group. Careening from garage rock to goth and pop-rock.
The Leather Nun (a.k.a. "Lädernunnan") was formed in 1978 in Gothenburg, Sweden by radio DJ and fanzine editor Jonas Almquist (vocals) who, after getting agreement from Genesis P. Orridge of Throbbing Gristle to release a single on the Industrial Records label, recruited Bengt "Aron" Aronsson (guitar), Freddie Wadling (bass) and Gert Claesson (drums), all from punk band Strait Jacket.
Inspired by Velvet Underground and Lou Reed, Iggy Pop and Rory Gallagher, The Leather Nun released the debut EP, Slow Death in November 1979, featuring three newly recorded songs and the recording of "Death Threats" from 1978.
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Links to Peel[]
According to some internet sources including Wikipedia, it is alleged that Peel played the title song of their debut EP each night for two weeks on his BBC radio programme. However, according to tracklistings on this site, it doesn't seem to be the case. Nonetheless, Peel did play their songs between 1979 and 1986. His friend and colleague, Janice Long had the band do a session for her show in 1986.
Shows Played[]
- 26 November 1979: Ensam I Natt (7" - Slow Death EP) Industrial
- 1980
- 19 April 1980 (BFBS): No Rule (7" - Slow Death EP) Industrial
- 1983
- 14 December 1983: Prime Mover (7") Subterranean
- 1984
- 02 January 1984: Prime Mover (7") Scabri
- 14 January 1984 (BFBS): Prime Mover (7") Subterranean
- 1985
- 24 July 1985: 506 (single) Wire
- 29 July 1985 (BFBS): I'm Alive (12" EP - 506) Wire
- 12 August 1985: I’m Alive (12” single – 506) Wire
- 1986
- 17 May 1986 (BFBS): 'Gimme Gimme Gimme (A Man After Midnight) (7"-The Leather Nun Plays Abba)' (Wire)