The post The Story Behind Devo’s Surprise Breakout Hit “Whip It” appeared first on Consequence of Sound. 2020 has been a year that represents de-evolution on a global scale. The pandemic rages.

Ohio eccentrics Devo may have been considered a comedy band or novelty act at first, with their energy-dome hats, plastic wigs, kooky characters, and bonkers early music videos. But as they celebrate ...

Devo, best-known for the 1980 hit "Whip It," is back on the road with their "50 years of De-Evolution … Continued!" tour and their trademark brand of sci-fi surrealism. A major influence on the new ...

New wave trailblazers Devo were considered ahead of their time when they recorded the 1980 tune “Whip It.” Now — 42 years later — they wonder if the seemingly silly video for that hit song would be ...

Former drummer of Devo Alan Myers has died after a cancer battle. Myers was the third drummer for the New Wave band, following Rod Reisman and Jim Mothersbaugh. He joined the band in 1976 and stayed ...