Devo

Devo (/ˈdiːvoʊ/, originally /diːˈvoʊ/)[9] is an American rock band from Akron, Ohio, formed in 1973. Their classic line-up consisted of two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs (Mark and Bob) and the Casales (Gerald and Bob), along with Alan Myers. The band had a No. 14 Billboard chart hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It", the song that gave the band mainstream popularity.

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Devo
Devo performing live at the Forecastle Festival, in Louisville, Kentucky, 2010 Left to right: Gerald Casale (bass), Mark Mothersbaugh (vocals; keyboards), Bob Casale (keyboards; guitar), and Bob Mothersbaugh (guitar)
Background information
Also known as	DEV-O Dove The De-Evolution Band
Origin	Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	New wave[1][2][3] synth-pop[2] art punk[1] post-punk[3] art pop[4] rock electronic rock[5] geek rock[6][7][8]
Years active	1973–1991 1996–present
Labels	Warner Bros. Virgin Enigma Rykodisc Stiff Restless
Spinoffs	The Wipeouters Devo 2.0 Jihad Jerry & the Evildoers
Members	Mark Mothersbaugh Bob Mothersbaugh Gerald Casale Josh Freese Josh Hager
Past members	Bob Casale Bob Lewis Rod Reisman Fred Weber Jim Mothersbaugh Alan Myers David Kendrick Jeff Friedl
Website	clubdevo.com

Devo's music and visual presentation (including stage shows and costumes) mingle kitsch science fiction themes, deadpan surrealist humor and mordantly satirical social commentary. The band's namesake, the tongue-in-cheek social theory of "de-evolution", was an integral concept in their early work, which was marked by experimental and dissonant art punk that merged rock music with electronics. Their output in the 1980s embraced synth-pop and a more mainstream, less conceptual style, though the band's satirical and quirky humor remained intact. Their music has proven influential on subsequent movements, particularly on new wave, industrial, and alternative rock artists. Devo (most enthusiastically Gerald Casale) was also a pioneer of the music video format.