Devo
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Devo performing in 2010, left to right:
Gerald Casale , Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob Casale, Bob Mothersbaugh | |||
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| Origin | Akron, OH | ||
| Years active | 1973–1991 1996–present |
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| Genre(s) | Rock, New Wave | ||
| Label(s) | Warner Records (1973-1984) Enigma (1988-1990) Warner Records (2010-present) |
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| Website | www.clubdevo.com | ||
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Devo is an American rock band from Akron, Ohio that formed in 1973
Overview
Devo have been influential to the members of Weezer, including Rivers Cuomo, Matt Sharp, Jason Cropper, Patrick Wilson, Karl Koch, Mikey Welsh, and Scott Shriner. Devo was one of the bands (along with the Cars and Gary Numan) that influenced Weezer's, the Rentals, and Space Twins use the Moog synthesizer.
Musicians Josh Hager and Josh Freese, who have both toured as members of the Rentals and Weezer, respectively, are current members of Devo.