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Devo
musical group
Year dem found am1972 Edit
Work period (start)1972 Edit
DiscographyDevo discography Edit
Location of formationKent Edit
Genreart rock, new wave Edit
Record labelWarner Bros. Records Edit
Country of originUnited States Edit
Dema official websitehttp://www.clubdevo.com/ Edit

Devo often dem stylize am as DEVO, be American new wave band from Akron, Ohio, dem form insyd 1973. Dema classic line-up consist of two sets of brothers, de Mothersbaughs (Mark den Bob) den de Casales (Gerald den Bob), along plus Alan Myers. Na de band get No. 14 Billboard chart hit for 1980 insyd plus de single "Whip It", de song wey give de band mainstream popularity.

Band members

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Current members

  • Gerald Casale – lead drn backing vocals, bass, keyboards (1973–1991, 1996–present)
  • Mark Mothersbaugh – lead den backing vocals, keyboards, guitar (1973–1991, 1996–present)
  • Bob Mothersbaugh – lead guitar, backing den lead vocals (1974–1991, 1996–present)
  • Josh Freese – drums, percussion[1][2] (1996–present)
  • Josh Hager – guitar, keyboards (2014–present)

Former members

  • Bob Casale – rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1973–1974, 1976–1991, 1996–2014; ein death)
  • Bob Lewis – lead guitar (1973–1974)
  • Rod Reisman – drums (1973)[3]
  • Fred Weber – vocals (1973)[3]
  • Jim Mothersbaugh – electronic drums (1974–1975)
  • Alan Myers – drums (1976–1986; die 2013)[4]
  • David Kendrick – drums (1987–1991, 1996–2004)

Touring members

  • Neil Taylor – drums (2008)
  • Pete Parada – drums (2011)
  • Brian Applegate – keyboards, bass guitar (2014 Hardcore Tour)
  • Alex Casale – bass guitar (2014 Hardcore Tour)
  • Ed Marshall – bass guitar (2014 Hardcore Tour)
  • Fred Armisen – drums (2018 Burger Boogaloo)
  • Jeff Friedl – drums (2008–2014, 2019, 2023)

Discography

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Studio albums

  • 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)
  • Smooth Noodle Maps (1990)
  • Something for Everybody (2010)

References

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  1. "DEVO: Biography: Info & Bio". ClubDevo.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  2. "Josh Freese". Drummerworld.com. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Casale, Gerald. ""50 Years of DEVOlution: Our First Show"". DEVO's Gerald V. Casale Official Site + Store. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  4. "Alan Myers Obituary". Rolling Stone. June 26, 2013. Retrieved July 19, 2013.