Devo (, originally ) (stylized as DEVO), is an American New Wave band formed in 1972 consisting of members from Kent and Akron, Ohio. The classic line-up of the band includes two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs (Mark and Bob) and the Casales (Gerald and Bob), along with Alan Myers. The band had a No. 14 Billboard chart hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It", and has maintained a cult following throughout its existence. Their style over time has shifted between punk, art rock, post-punk, and New Wave. Their music and stage show mingle kitsch science fiction themes, deadpan surrealist humor, and mordantly satirical social commentary. Their often discordant pop songs feature unusual synthetic instrumentation and time signatures that have proven influential on subsequent popular music, particularly New Wave, industrial and alternative rock artists. Devo was also a pioneer of the music video, creating many memorable clips for the Laser Disc format, with "Whip It" getting heavy airplay in the early days of MTV.
Biography
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Links & Information
Links
- Official homepage at clubdevo.com
- Youtube at youtube.com/user/devovision
- Twitter at twitter.com/DEVO
- Wikipedia article on Devo
- Last.fm page on DEVO
- Discogs at discogs.com/artist/Devo
- MusicBrainz entry on DEVO
Members
- Bob Casale (1973),
- Josh Freese,
- Fred Weber (1973),
- Gerald Casale,
- Mark Mothersbaugh,
- Alan Myers (1975-1985),
- David Kendrick (1987-1991),
- Jim Mothersbaugh (1974-1975),
- Bob Mothersbaugh,
- Bob Lewis (1972-1975),
- Rod Reisman (1973)
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Latest News Stories
News from the BBC
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Devo go back to the future
Tue 22 Jun 2010 11:17
Mark Mothersbaugh on why it's a great time to be a musician
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Web shows hottest music on BBC
Thu 13 May 2010 17:00
A new trending website shows off the most popular music across the BBC.
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Devo plan first album in 20 years
Thu 12 Mar 2009 11:12
American new wave artists Devo are releasing their first album in 20 years.
BBC Reviews
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Something for Everybody 2010
Reviewed by Andy Fyfe
Devo return once again to chart the downfall of the American Dream.
