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Formed: 1972 in Akron, OH
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Genre: Rock

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Biography:
One of new wave's most innovative and (for a time) successful bands, Devo was also perhaps one of its most misunderstood. Formed in Akron, OH, in 1972 by Kent State art students Jerry Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh, Devo took its name from their concept of "de-evolution" -- the idea that instead of evolving, mankind has actually regressed, as evidenc... Continue Bio >>

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11/20/2009 The Fillmore At Irving Plaza - New York City
11/21/2009 The Fillmore At Irving Plaza - New York City
11/24/2009 Phoenix Concert Theatre
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Whip It (Intro)

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Discography:
2005 Live
1996 Adventures of the Smart Patrol
1990 Smooth Noodle Maps
1989 Now It Can Be Told (Devo at the Palace 12/9/88)
1988 Total Devo
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Filmography:
2007 Remember Knebworth 1978: Featuring Genesis - A Midsummer Night's Dream
2004 Essential Music Videos: Totally '80s
2003 Devo: Live in the Land of the Rising Sun
1996 Devo: Live
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Group Members: David Kendrick Jim Mothersbaugh Alan Myers Bob Casale Mark Mothersbaugh More >> Similar Artists: Talking Heads The B-52's Pere Ubu The Soft Boys The Weirdos More >>

Influenced By: Frank Zappa Brian Eno Captain Beefheart Silver Apples Kraftwerk More >> Followers: Polysics Oingo Boingo Polyrock The Magnificents His & Her Vanities More >>

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