Devo
Devo performing live at the Eventim Apollo, in Hammersmith, London, England, 2023 Left to right: Gerald Casale (vocals; bass), Josh Hager (guitar; keyboards), Mark Mothersbaugh (vocals; keyboards), and Bob Mothersbaugh (guitar)
Background information
Also known as	DEV-O Dove The De-Evolution Band
Origin	Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	New wave synth-pop post-punk art rock
Years active	1973–1991 1996–present
Labels	Warner Bros. Virgin Enigma Rykodisc Stiff Restless
Spinoffs	Visiting Kids The Wipeouters Devo 2.0 Jihad Jerry & the Evildoers
Spinoff of	Flossy Bobbitt The Numbers Band The Mothersbaugh Band
Members	Gerald Casale Mark Mothersbaugh Bob Mothersbaugh Josh Freese Josh Hager
Past members	Bob Casale Bob Lewis Rod Reisman Fred Weber Jim Mothersbaugh Alan Myers David Kendrick
Website	clubdevo.com

Devo^[a] is an American new wave band from Akron, Ohio, formed in 1973. Their classic line-up consisted of two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs (vocalist Mark and lead guitarist Bob) and the Casales (bassist Gerald and rhythm guitarist Bob), along with drummer Alan Myers. While the band is best known and technically a one-hit wonder in the U.S. for their 1980 single "Whip It," their only appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, they continue to have a loyal following.

Devo's music and visual presentation (including stage shows and costumes) mingle kitsch science fiction themes, deadpan surrealist humor and mordantly satirical social commentary. The band's namesake, the tongue-in-cheek social theory of "de-evolution", was an integral concept in their early work, which was marked by experimental and dissonant art punk that merged rock music with electronics. Their output in the 1980s embraced synth-pop and a more mainstream, less conceptual style, though the band's satirical and quirky humor remained intact. Their music has proven influential on subsequent movements, particularly on new wave, industrial, and alternative rock artists, as well as an internet microgenre originally known as "devo-core".^[2] Devo (most enthusiastically Gerald Casale) was also a pioneer of the music video format.^[3]

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