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Akron, Ohio, United States (1972 – 1991, 1996 – present)
Devo is an American rock group formed in Akron, Ohio, United States in 1972. The band split in 1991 and returned in 1996.
Their style has been variously classified as punk, industrial and rock, but are most often considered to be the 70s/early 80s New Wave band that ushered in the synth pop of the 1980s, along with other acts such as Gary Numan and The B-52s.
Devo’s music and stage show mingle kitsch science fiction themes, deadpan surrealist humor, and mordantly satirical social commentary, often dealing with the concept of De-Evolution, in sometimes-discordant pop songs that often feature unusual synthetic instrumentation and time signatures.
Their work has proved hugely influential on subsequent popular music, particularly New Wave, alternative and grunge music, they created some memorable music videos popular in the early days of MTV.
The name “Devo” comes from the concept of Devolution (also referred to by the band as “de-evolution”). This idea was developed as a joke by Kent State University art students Gerald Casale and Bob Lewis as early as the late 1960s. Casale and Lewis created a number of art pieces in the vein of Devolution. At this time, Casale had also performed with the local band 15-60-75. They met Mark Mothersbaugh around 1970, who introduced them to the pamphlet Jocko Homo Heavenbound, which would later inspire the song “Jocko Homo”.
Their style has been variously classified as punk, industrial and rock, but are most often considered to be the 70s/early 80s New Wave band that ushered in the synth pop of the 1980s, along with other acts such as Gary Numan and The B-52s.
Devo’s music and stage show mingle kitsch science fiction themes, deadpan surrealist humor, and mordantly satirical social commentary, often dealing with the concept of De-Evolution, in sometimes-discordant pop songs that often feature unusual synthetic instrumentation and time signatures.
Their work has proved hugely influential on subsequent popular music, particularly New Wave, alternative and grunge music, they created some memorable music videos popular in the early days of MTV.
The name “Devo” comes from the concept of Devolution (also referred to by the band as “de-evolution”). This idea was developed as a joke by Kent State University art students Gerald Casale and Bob Lewis as early as the late 1960s. Casale and Lewis created a number of art pieces in the vein of Devolution. At this time, Casale had also performed with the local band 15-60-75. They met Mark Mothersbaugh around 1970, who introduced them to the pamphlet Jocko Homo Heavenbound, which would later inspire the song “Jocko Homo”.
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Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!
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alexia_N wrote:
Mark thrusts in the music video, too. It's towards the end at like 2:30. I prefer the video, it's stupid that they didn't show it on MTV just because of a cartoon of a doughnut and french fry, it could have been at least as big of a hit as Whip It, or at least I think so.
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funeralsummer wrote:
I prefer this one... maybe its the thrusting... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkZwHVM64qg
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AlexJean wrote:
That's Good! http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1yn5k_devo-thats-good_music
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Borghek wrote:
<3!!
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ComradeKesha wrote:
I'm afraid the future's gonna be maintenance free
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funeralsummer wrote:
well congratulations, you've just come to the extremely difficult realization that not every band should be defined by their hit single.
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extraaaa wrote:
never liked whip it but i ended up downloading and enjoying Q: Are We Not Men? without realising they were both from the same band. everything went better than expected.
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Nonclique343 wrote:
Why are they tagged Post-Punk? They're as old as Punk.
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Nonclique343 wrote:
More Punk than the Sex Pistols.
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mattmacneil wrote:
Yeah, they should have done all of Duty Now. STRANGE PURSUITS
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liquidphil wrote:
I would rather have a Be Stiff Reissue
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joehill448 wrote:
sorry then 'polymorphous71 ' ill change it to NT is my favourite Devo album, and yes Duty now is fucking amazing <3
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alexia_N wrote:
Duty Now is one of their best and most underrated albums. I would have much rather had a Duty Now or Oh, No! It's Devo reissue (and tour)
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ghostape- wrote:
Polysics xD
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mattmacneil wrote:
Strange Pursuits really shows their punk sound. Duty Now is fucking unreal. Ugh, a band like no other, I say.
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funeralsummer wrote:
Whip It is terrible compared to any song off Duty Now.
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WasteNoReason wrote:
"Whip it" is such an overrated song, they have much better I think.
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polymorphous71 wrote:
Good question. Duty Now is pure c l a s s .
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Chumsicles wrote:
why isn't Duty Now getting reissued along with QA and Freedom of Choice?
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polymorphous71 wrote:
That statement is a bold one. I would also like to inform you that it is incorrect.
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Photos of DEVO in Seattle Nov. 8th
9 Nov 2009 | from www.clubdevo.com/
Thanks to all the spuds who attended DEVO's Seattle "Are We Not Men?" show on Nov. 8th. Here are a few photos snapped by Michael Pilmer/Devo-Obsesso. Hope to see more of you tonight for the "Freedom Of Choice" show!
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DEVO Live – Tonight in San Francisco!
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