Wipers was a punk rock band formed in Portland, Oregon, in 1977 by guitarist Greg Sage, along with drummer Sam Henry and bassist Dave Koupal. The group’s tight song structure and use of heavy distortion were hailed as extremely influential by numerous critics and musicians. The band is considered the first Pacific Northwest punk band.
Associated Acts
Napalm Beach, Stiphnoyds, Rancid Vat, The S.L.A., the Beggars, Better Than Ezra, Sugarland, Don't
Genres
Punk rock, alternative rock, post-punk, garage rock
Labels
Trap Records, Park Avenue Records, Enigma Records, Restless Records, Tim/Kerr, Zeno Records, Jackpot Records
Origin
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Website
Years Active
1977 1989, 1993 1999
Name
Wipers