the Edge" both on recording and frequently at live performances. The Wipers were influential for the grunge music scene in general, also being cited by the Melvins, Mudhoney and Dinosaur Jr. Members Final lineup Greg Sage – vocals, guitar (1977–1989, 1993–1999) bass (1993–1999, only in the studio) Steve Plouf – drums (1985–1988, 1993–1999) Former members Sam Henry – drums (1977–1980) (died 2022) Dave Koupal – bass (1977–1981) Brad Naish – drums (1981–1985) Brad Davidson – bass (1981–1987) Travis McNabb – drums (1989, former touring member) Timeline Discography Studio albums Is This Real? (1980, Park Avenue Records) Youth of America (1981, Park Avenue Records) Over the Edge (1983, Trap Records/Brain Eater Records) Land of the Lost (1986, Restless Records) Follow Blind (1987, Restless Records) The Circle (1988, Restless Records) Silver Sail (1993, Tim/Kerr) The Herd (1996, Tim/Kerr) Power in One (1999, Zeno Records) Live albums Wipers Tour 84 (1984, Trap Records) Wipers (1985, Enigma Records) EPs Alien Boy (1980, Park Avenue Records) Singles "Better Off Dead" (1978, Trap Records) "Romeo" (1981, Trap Records) "Silver Sail" (1993, Tim/Kerr) "The Herd" (1996, Tim/Kerr) "Insane" (1996, Tim/Kerr) Compilation albums The Best of Wipers and Greg Sage (1990, Restless Records) Complete Rarities '78–'90 (1993, True Believer Records) Wipers Box Set (2001, Zeno Records) Out Takes (2010, Jackpot Records) Compilation appearances "Same Old Thing" on 10-29-79 (1980, Trap Records) "My Vengance" and "The Story" on Trap Sampler (1981, Trap Records) "Nothin' to Prove" on Sub Pop 9 (1983, Sub Pop) "Let Me Know" on River's Edge (1987, Enigma Records) "Nothin' to Prove (Live)" on Sub Pop 100 (1986, Sub Pop) "Return of the Rat" on Hype! The Motion Picture Soundtrack (1996, Sub Pop) References External links Official website of Greg Sage Official website of Sam Henry Biography and Info about The Wipers at Trouser Press Interviews Interview with Greg Sage at UK-based Ptolemaic Terrascope Interview about recording at Tape Op Another Interview with Greg Sage at inmusicwetrust.com Musical groups from Portland, Oregon Punk rock groups from Oregon Musical groups established in 1977 1977 establishments in Oregon 1988 disestablishments in Oregon Musical groups disestablished in 1988 Musical groups reestablished in 1993 Musical groups disestablished in 1999 Restless Records artists Enigma Records artists