Sam Henry (musician)

Sam Henry
Photo of the drummer, Sam Henry, sitting at his drum set before a performance.
Photo of the drummer, Sam Henry, sitting at his drum set before a performance.
Background information
Birth nameSamuel William Henry
Born(1956-12-28)December 28, 1956
Oregon City, Oregon
DiedFebruary 20, 2022(2022-02-20) (aged 65)
Portland, Oregon
Occupations
  • Musician
  • Songwriter
  • Producer
  • Multi-Instrumentalist
  • Vocalist
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • Vocals
  • Piano
  • Organ
  • Bass
Years active1970–2022
Formerly of

Samuel William Henry (December 28, 1956 – February 20, 2022) born legally blind,[1] was an American drummer, best known for his work with the punk rock group Wipers. He was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame in 2011.[2]

  1. ^ "Portland Punk Lifer Sam Henry Looks at 60". Willamette Week. 2016-12-28. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  2. ^ "2011 Inductees". Oregon Music Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2014-09-06.