Devo

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Formed:
1972, over 40 years ago.
Names:
Also releases as: The Smart Patrol.
Snapshot:
A Group with 44 releases, and credited 72 times on others' music. 5 members.

Biography

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New wave/post punk band Devo are noted for their surreal and satirical sense of humour and kitch sci-fi image. Their first album Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! (1978) was produced by Brian Eno and acclaimed by critics. Despite their off-the-wall antics, Devo did acheive a Top 20 hit in 1980 with "Whip It", which included a video popular with new TV channel MTV. Devo's wacky synth-pop attracted a cult following and for a short time was influential, but they proved to be a one-trick pony who weren't capable of much progression. After their output ground to a halt in the early 90s, the members pursued other projects: co-founder Mark Mothersbaugh being the most successful, composing soundtracks to films such as Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums.

Pictures

Devo - Photo of Devo Getty Images

Photo of Devo

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Devo - Photo of Devo Getty Images

Photo of Devo

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Devo - Devo Halloween Concert At The Greek Theater Getty Images

Devo Halloween Concert At The Greek Theater

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Devo - Early photo of Devo in Ohio.

Early photo of Devo in Ohio.

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Devo - DEVO at Z Tour 2002 - San Francisco CA Getty Images

DEVO at Z Tour 2002 - San Francisco CA

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Devo - Devo in Concert at the Whiskey Getty Images

Devo in Concert at the Whiskey

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  • Devo - Photo of Devo
  • Devo - Photo of Devo
  • Devo - Devo Halloween Concert At The Greek Theater
  • Devo - Early photo of Devo in Ohio.
  • Devo - DEVO at Z Tour 2002 - San Francisco CA
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Genres

Alternative, New Wave,
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Discography

110 releases – 44 under their own name and 72 credits on others' music Edit

Members

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Bob Casale

current & founder member
  • Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards and backing vocals
Bob Mothersbaugh

Bob Mothersbaugh

current & founder member
  • guitar-vocals

Gerald Casale

current & founder member
Josh Freese

Josh Freese

current & founder member
Mark Mothersbaugh

Mark Mothersbaugh

current & founder member

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