Are The Cardigans and The Wipers from the same country?
Wipers The Wipers were a punk rock group 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.
The Ripps The Ripps are an English alternative pop punk band from Coventry that formed in 2003. The band is made up of six members: Patch Lagunas (vocals, rhythm guitar), Raul Lagunas (lead guitar, backing vocals), Alan Ferguson (bass), Phil Cox (drums) Terry Muttitt (keys/synth) and Lolly Macintosh. The updated line up was formed in 2009 after previous drummer Rachel Butt left the then 3 piece band.