Devo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Devo
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in Boston, June 27, 2008
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| Origin | Ohio, United States |
| Genres | Punk rock, New Wave, post-punk, synthpop, synthpunk, art rock, techno, synthrock, dance-punk |
| Years active | 1972–1991 1996–present |
| Labels | Warner Bros., Enigma, Stiff, Virgin Booji Boy |
| Associated acts | Devo 2.0 Smart Patrol Jihad Jerry & the Evildoers The Wipeouters Dove, The Band of Love |
| Members | Mark Mothersbaugh Gerald Casale Bob Mothersbaugh Josh Freese Josh Hager |
| Past members | Bob Lewis Peter Gregg Fred Weber Rod Reisman Jim Mothersbaugh Alan Myers David Kendrick Jeff Friedl Bob Casale |
Devo is an American new wave pop music band that started in Ohio. They became very popular in the 1970s and 1980s. Devo had a big impact on the new wave music style.
The band often used special electronic keyboards called synthesizers in their songs. One famous type they used was the Moog synthesizer.
Their most well-known song is "Whip It," which came out in 1980. Devo still performs concerts sometimes for their fans.
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About Devo's Music
Devo's music is known for being unique and often quirky. They blended different styles like punk rock and electronic rock. Their songs often had catchy rhythms and interesting sounds from synthesizers.
Their Unique Sound
The band was one of the first to really use synthesizers in popular music. These instruments helped them create futuristic and sometimes robotic sounds. This made their music stand out from other bands at the time.
Famous Songs and Albums
Devo released many albums during their career. Their songs often had clever lyrics and a distinct sound. "Whip It" is their most famous song, but they had many other popular tunes.
- Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO! (1978)
- Duty Now for the Future (1979)
- Freedom of Choice (1980)
- New Traditionalists (1981)
- oh, no! it's DEVO (1982)
- SHOUT (1984)
- Total DEVO (1988)
- smoothnoodlemaps (1990)
- Something for Everybody (2010)
Who Was in the Band?
The most famous members of Devo were Gerald Casale, Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob Mothersbaugh, Robert Casale, and Alan Myers. Like many bands, Devo's lineup changed a few times over the years. Different musicians joined and left, but the core members often remained. For example, Bob Casale passed away in 2014, and Josh Hager later joined the band.
Images for kids
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Live performance in Atlanta, Georgia, 1978: Bob Casale and Gerald Casale
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Mark Mothersbaugh performing live with Devo at the Festival Internacional de Benicàssim, 2007
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Devo performing live at Festival Hall, in Melbourne, Australia, 2008: Casale and Mothersbaugh.
See also
In Spanish: Devo para niños
