Devo quizzes
Devo is an American new wave band best known for their innovative sound, quirky style, and hit songs that redefined rock music in the late 1970s and 1980s. Their unique blend of art, technology, and social commentary continues to influence modern artists today.
Did You Know?
Devo’s first-ever single, 'Mongoloid', was released independently in 1977 with hand‑pressed vinyl copies that featured sleeves assembled on the kitchen tables of band members in Akron, Ohio.
Practice Questions
Q:Where and when was Devo formed?
A:Devo was formed in Akron, Ohio, in 1973.
Devo emerged from the industrial Midwest, with founding members Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale combining performance art and music. The post-industrial environment of Akron heavily influenced their experimental sound and satirical worldview.
Q:What does the name 'Devo' mean?
A:'Devo' stands for 'de-evolution.'
The term reflects their central concept—that instead of evolving, mankind is regressing. This theme informed Devo’s lyrics, artwork, and stage presence, establishing them as intellectual provocateurs within the late-1970s new wave movement.
Devo Fact Sheet
| Inception | Formed in Kent, Ohio in 1972. |
| Members | Mark Mothersbaugh, Josh Freese, Gerald Casale, Bob Casale, Bob Mothersbaugh |
| Top Albums | Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! (1978), Freedom of Choice (1980), Shout (1984), Duty Now for the Future (1979), New Traditionalists (1981), Oh, No! It’s DEVO (1982), Something for Everybody (2010), Total Devo (1988), Smooth Noodle Maps (1990), Something Else for Everybody (2013). |
| Top Songs | Whip It (1980), Uncontrollable Urge (1978), Gut Feeling, Girl U Want (1980), Mongoloid (1977), (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (1978), Jocko Homo (1977), Freedom of Choice (1980), Gates of Steel (1980), Praying Hands (1978). |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. |
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