Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman” became one of the most famous classic rock songs of the 1960s. Subsequently, it inspired Devo’s “Whip It,” one of the most famous new wave songs from the 1980s. In ...

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.

Are we not men? We are DEVO! But was DEVO meant to be DEVO? Were they supposed to forge a rock and roll legacy under their red energy domes and yellow jumpsuits, with a groundbreaking deconstructed ...

This article has been updated to include more photos. MANSFIELD — The inspired pairing of the B-52s and Devo was not only a match made in new wave heaven but it was, quite possibly, also the best ...

With their synth punk and deadpan humor, Devo was at the head of the new wave movement. The Akron band is heading to Columbus in June.