Devo | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Ohio, United States |
Genres | New wave, post-punk, synthpop, art punk |
Years active | 1972–1991 1996–present |
Labels | Warner Bros., Enigma, Stiff, Virgin Booji Boy |
Members | Mark 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 |
Website | www |
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.