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New-wave group popular throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, formed by a group of art students at Kent State University, principally Mark Mothersbaugh and Jerry Casale. Their name comes from the central concept of "de-evolution" - the idea that mankind is devolving instead of evolving.
Devo was formed in 1973 as 'Sextet Devo,' a division of the arts collective Art Devo. This early line up featured Gerald V. Casale, Mark Mothersbaugh, Robert Casale, Bob Lewis and two others. In 1974 the group rebranded as simply 'DEVO' (stylized in all caps) and began writing material for their first album. Bob Lewis and Robert Casale had left the group by this time, and Bob Mothersbaugh & Jim Mothersbaugh had joined. This line-up is primarily featured in the [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/4570051-Devo-Hardcore]Hardcore Devo collections[/url]. Shortly after production wrapped on their short film The Truth About De-Evolution, Robert Casale rejoined the group along with new drummer Alan Myers, who replaced Jim. With this line-up, the group began releasing material through Booji Boy Records and attracted mainstream attention through live performances and singles.
In February of 1978, the group recorded their first album, produced by Brian Eno, and the group were given a multi-album contract with Booji Boy Records and Booji Boy Records.
Midway through production of their second album, Duty Now For The Future, Devo shifted from their earlier guitar-based sound toward a more keyboard-heavy one, with rhythm guitarist Robert Casale switching to keyboards and bassist Gerald Casale switching to synth-bass. This new style would be a defining one and produced the group's biggest hits.
After the commercial failure of their sixth studio album, Shout, the group were dropped by Warner and Virgin. They were forced into a four-year hiatus, returning in 1988 with [A=David Kendrick] replacing Alan Myers on drums. The Kendrick line-up of the group only officially lasted for three years before entering another hiatus in 1991. Throughout the 1990s, Devo would reunite for one-off singles for film soundtracks before officially reuniting in 1996 with Josh Freese on drums. After this, Devo consistently toured a greatest hit show before releasing their ninth studio album Something For Everybody in 2010.
On February 17th, 2014, Robert Casale died of heart failure. The group briefly continued without him on the Hardcore Devo tour, in which they performed material written between 1974 - 1977. Devo continues to perform live with Josh Hager on rhythm guitar and keyboards.
Line-up:
Mark Mothersbaugh: vocals, keyboards, guitar, songwriter,
Gerald V. Casale: vocals, bass, keyboards, songwriter
Bob Mothersbaugh (Bob I): lead guitar, vocals, songwriter
Bob Casale (Bob II): rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals, songwriter
Jim Mothersbaugh (1974-1976): drums
Alan Myers (1976-1984): drums
David Kendrick (1986-1990): drums
Josh Freese (1996-current): drums
Josh Hager (2014-current): rhythm guitar, keyboards, vocals
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The Met Presented by Highmark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Of America
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The Anthem, Washington, District of Columbia, United States Of America
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Brooklyn Paramount, Brooklyn, New York, United States Of America
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MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts, United States Of America
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TempleLive Cleveland Masonic, Cleveland, Ohio, United States Of America
Devo
KEMBA Live!, Columbus, Ohio, United States Of America
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The Factory, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States Of America
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The Andrew J Brady Music Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Of America
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The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, United States Of America
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History, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Devo - (Ages: 16 & Over)
Mission Ballroom, Denver, Colorado, United States Of America
My Chemical Romance: The Black Parade
Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois, United States Of America
Shaky Knees Music Festival
PIEDMONT PARK, Atlanta, Georgia, United States Of America
Oceans Calling
Ocean City Inlet, Ocean City, Maryland, United States Of America
2023
2023
2022
2021
2021
2020
2019
Futurismo, Futurismo, Booji Boy Records
7", S/Sided, Single, Ltd, Num
2019
2018
Electronic Sound
7", Yel
2016
2015
Futurismo, Booji Boy Records
Cass, Single, Ltd
2015
2015
2014
Jackpot Records (3)
LP, Album, RSD, Ltd
2014
MVD Audio
LP, Album, RSD, Ltd, Pic + DVD-V
2014
Booji Boy Records
CD, Album
2014
2014
2013
Superior Viaduct
CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + Comp
2012
2012
2011
Warner Bros. Records
5xFile, AAC, EP
2011
Virgin, EMI Gold
CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + Comp
2010
2010
2010
2010
2009
Warner Bros. Records
Box, Comp, Ltd + 2xCD, Album, RM + DVD-V, Multicha
2008
2007
2006
Not On Label
12"
2006
2005
2004
Disc Live
2xCD, Album, Ltd
2003
Rhino Records (2)
DVD-V, NTSC
2003
Flashback Records
CD, Album, Comp
2003
2003
2002
2000
WEA Records
CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + Bo
2000
2000
1999
1998
Westwood One
2xCD, Transcription
1998
1996
Interscope Records
CD, Single, Promo
1996
1995
1994
Virgin France S.A.
CD, Comp, RE + CD, Comp, RE + CD, Comp, RE + Box,
1993
1993
1993
1993
1993
1992
1991
1990
Enigma Records (3)
Cass, Smplr
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1989
1988
Reflex Magazine
Flexi, 6", Shape
1988
Warner New Media, Enigma Records (3)
CD+G, Single, Promo, MID
1988
Enigma Records (3)
Acetate, 12", EP
1988
1988
1988
1987
1986
D.I.R. Broadcasting Corp.
LP, Transcription + LP, S/Sided, Transcription
1986
1985
1985
1984
Warner Bros. Records Inc.
7", EP
1984
1984
1984
1983
Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records
Cass, Album, Comp, Two
1983
1983
1983
1983
1982
ABC Radio Networks, DIR Broadcasting
LP, Transcription + LP, S/Sided, Transcription
1982
Innerview
LP, Transcription
1982
Rolling Stone Magazine Productions
3xLP, Transcription
1982
1982
1982
1982
1981
Warner Bros. Records
12", Promo
1981
London Wavelength
LP, Transcription
1981
TRAV
7", Transcription
1981
Innerview
LP, Transcription
1981
Spun Gold, Asylum Records
7", Single
1981
1981
1981
1981
Devo
Devo
Devo
Devo
Devo
Devo
Devo
Devo
Devo
Devo
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The Met Presented by Highmark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Of America
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The Anthem, Washington, District of Columbia, United States Of America
Devo: 50 Years Of De-evolution...continued!
Brooklyn Paramount, Brooklyn, New York, United States Of America
Devo: 50 Years Of De-evolution...continued!
MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts, United States Of America
DEVO: 50 Years of De-Evolution... continued!
TempleLive Cleveland Masonic, Cleveland, Ohio, United States Of America
Devo
KEMBA Live!, Columbus, Ohio, United States Of America
DEVO 50 Years of De-Evolution...continued!
The Factory, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States Of America
Devo: 50 Years Of De-evolution...continued!
The Andrew J Brady Music Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Of America
Devo: 50 Years Of De-evolution...continued!
The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, United States Of America
DEVO: 50 Years of De-Evolution... continued!
History, Toronto, Ontario, Canada