Punk Performers & Theories Of Ideology ('Punk Mass' 1970 - )
Nov 18, 2020 22:09:13 GMT
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Post by petrolino on Nov 18, 2020 22:09:13 GMT
Just want to add an unsung hero, who never seems to get their props, except in 'cult hero' lists, Greg Sage.
The Wipers - Youth of America
A friend of mine got me into the music of Minutemen when I was at secondary school. That same friend also introduced me to Husker Du and the Replacements, he was a good friend. His first passion was for singer-songwriters like Gram Parsons, James Taylor, Jackson Browne and J.D. Souther.
It was during those same years that I discovered the music of the Wipers. Nirvana exploded on Sub Pop Records and in interviews they started acknowleding the influence of the Wipers.
"They're the most innovative punk rock band that started the 'Seattle Sound' like 15 years too early. We learnt everything from the Wipers. They were playing a mixture of punk and hard rock at a time when nobody cared."
- Kurt Cobain, speaking in Leeds, England on October 25, 1990
Nirvana went on to record cover versions of 'Return Of The Rat' and 'D-7'. They also appeared on the tribute album, 'Eight Songs For Greg Sage And The Wipers' (1992). Another band I like who were influenced by the Wipers is Sleater-Kinney who composed a concert tune called 'Wipers'.
That's some awesome footage of the Wipers, thanks for sharing.