DEVO
Rock · US · Active since 1972

DEVO

High-energy, mechanical rock that treats pop music like a laboratory experiment. Sharp synths and satirical wit for the modern human machine.

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Formed in Kent, Ohio, in 1972, Devo is an American art rock and new wave band. The group, which includes members like Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh and Gerald and Bob Casale, gained mainstream recognition with their 1980 hit Whip It. Signed to Warner Bros. Records, the band is known for blending experimental electronics with satirical social commentary, kitsch science fiction themes, and surrealist humor throughout their long-standing musical career.

Our Catalog10 Albums · 1978 · 2013
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