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| − | '''Devo''' is an American band formed in Akron, [[Ohio]] in 1973. They are known for their punk, art rock and new wave sound, which combines absurd humor and satirical social commentary. They are best known for their hit song ''"Whip It" (1980)''. | + | '''Devo''' is an American band formed in Akron, [[Wikipedia:Ohio|Ohio]] in 1973. They are known for their punk, art rock and new wave sound, which combines absurd humor and satirical social commentary. They are best known for their hit song ''"Whip It" (1980)''. |
''"We didn't know [[The Tubes]] at the time, probably not until we were on song number twenty or so, but we got to realise they were deep into what we were doing, while both Zappa and [[Captain Beefheart]] were an inspiration to us. So we were encouraged, but we also liked Kraftwerk and [[Roxy Music]], and thought that if they were there then it all seemed to be coming round to what we were doing."'' - Interview with Gerard Casale (Devo) <ref>http://www.getreadytorock.com/rock_stars/devo.htm</ref>. | ''"We didn't know [[The Tubes]] at the time, probably not until we were on song number twenty or so, but we got to realise they were deep into what we were doing, while both Zappa and [[Captain Beefheart]] were an inspiration to us. So we were encouraged, but we also liked Kraftwerk and [[Roxy Music]], and thought that if they were there then it all seemed to be coming round to what we were doing."'' - Interview with Gerard Casale (Devo) <ref>http://www.getreadytorock.com/rock_stars/devo.htm</ref>. | ||
Revision as of 18:51, 26 September 2021
Devo is an American band formed in Akron, Ohio in 1973. They are known for their punk, art rock and new wave sound, which combines absurd humor and satirical social commentary. They are best known for their hit song "Whip It" (1980).
"We didn't know The Tubes at the time, probably not until we were on song number twenty or so, but we got to realise they were deep into what we were doing, while both Zappa and Captain Beefheart were an inspiration to us. So we were encouraged, but we also liked Kraftwerk and Roxy Music, and thought that if they were there then it all seemed to be coming round to what we were doing." - Interview with Gerard Casale (Devo) [1].
Mark Mothersbaugh, lead singer of Devo, once collaborated with Sergio Albonico.[2]
