Devo

Devo is the definitive new wave band, the leader of the Big Four of the early bands (the others being Talking Heads, The B-52's, and Oingo Boingo). They have an enormous legacy, even insofar as having a child-oriented tribute band playing watered-down versions of Devo songs. Album Freedom of Choice went platinum with their debut album going gold. Single Whip It went platinum. They are currently a nominee for induction.

Recommended Songs

 * Big Mess
 * Whip It
 * That's Good
 * Girl U Want
 * Jocko Homo
 * Uncontrollable Urge
 * Satisfaction
 * Mongoloid
 * Freedom of Choice
 * Jerkin' Back and Forth
 * Beautiful World
 * Working in the Coal Mine
 * Through Being Cool

Suggested Albums

 * Are We Not Men?
 * Freedom of Choice

Suggested Lineup

 * Mark Mothersbaugh
 * Gerald Casale
 * Bob Mothersbaugh
 * Bob Casale
 * Alan Meyers

Trivia

 * Their name comes from the concept of "devolution", in which we will eventually evolve back into single-celled organisms.
 * They collaborated with Neil Young
 * They were famously parodied by Weird Al Yankovic.
 * They are known for their "energy dome" hats worn since the release of their Freedom of Choice album. The hats are commonly mistaken for flower pots.