Devo

Devo
in Boston, June 27, 2008
Background information
OriginOhio, United States
GenresNew wave, post-punk, synthpop, art punk
Years active1972–1991
1996–present
LabelsWarner Bros., Enigma,
Stiff, Virgin
Booji Boy
MembersMark Mothersbaugh
Gerald Casale
Bob Mothersbaugh ("Bob 1")
Josh Freese ("Josh 1")
Josh Hager ("Josh 2")
Past member(s)Bob Casale ("Bob 2")
Bob Lewis ("Bob 3")
Peter Gregg
Fred Weber
Rod Reisman
Jim Mothersbaugh
Alan Myers
David Kendrick
Jeff Friedl
Websitewww.clubdevo.com

Devo is an American new wave pop music band formed in Ohio. Their best-known lineup consisted of Gerald Casale, Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob Mothersbaugh, Robert Casale, and Alan Myers. They had popular songs in the 1970s and 1980s. Devo had a big influence on the new wave music movement.

Devo often used various keyboards (called synthesizers) in their songs, including the Moog synthesizer.

Their most famous song was called "Whip It". That song was released in 1980.

Devo occasionally performs concerts for the public.


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