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Wipers

Wipers were an influential punk rock band formed in Portland, Oregon in 1977 by guitarist and vocalist Greg Sage. Regarded as pioneers within the punk and post-punk scenes, the group is often credited with helping to shape the sound that would later become known as grunge, inspiring bands such as Nirvana and Mudhoney with their raw, unfiltered musical expression. The band's music combined Sage's distinctive guitar play, which was both feral and intricately structured, with introspective lyrics and a DIY ethic that shunned the spotlight and focused on artistic integrity over commercial success.

Despite not reaching mainstream fame, Wipers amassed a devoted following with their first three albums, especially "Is This Real?" (1980), "Youth of America" (1981), and "Over the Edge" (1983), which today are regarded as classics in the punk genre. The band underwent multiple lineup changes with Sage being the only permanent member, and they continued to release music into the 1990s, including the albums "The Circle" (1988) and "Follow Blind" (1987). Their later work, such as "Silver Sail" (1993) and "The Herd" (1996), demonstrated a continual evolution of their sound while maintaining the raw edge that defined their earlier records. "The Power in One" (1999) would be their final studio album before Sage dissolved the band to focus on his solo work and his record label, Zeno Records. With performances that captured their raw live energy, albums like "Live at the Met, December 31, 1982" and "Berlin Live" further cement Wipers' legacy as a fiercely independent and highly influential force in the underground music scene.

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