Devo

Famous fans say farewell to the B-52’s: ‘They got me to question my own prejudices’

After 46 years, the Athens originals are taking off for good later this year. David Byrne, Boy George and more pay tribute to one of the most unusual pop bands ever

Interviews by Dave Simpson

13, Jan, 2023 @10:56 AM

Devo: ‘Richard Branson almost killed us in the Jamaican mountains’

Gerard Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh on being bombarded by hippies at Knebworth in 1978, being told off by Neil Young and their unreleased jam sessions with Bowie and Eno in Cologne

As told to Dave Simpson

14, Apr, 2022 @1:00 PM

Post your questions for Devo

To mark their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination, Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale of the zany, subversive new wave band will answer your questions

Ben Beaumont-Thomas

01, Apr, 2022 @4:08 PM

'An Einstein among Neanderthals': the tragic prince of LA counterculture

David Lynch, Devo and others remember the murdered outsider Peter Ivers, who dressed in spandex, sang about frankfurters and pre-empted the pop energy of MTV

Gabriel Szatan

27, Dec, 2019 @10:00 AM

Radiohead, Stevie Nicks and the Cure among 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees

The Ohio institution will select its 2019 cohort at a ceremony in Brooklyn next March

Laura Snapes

09, Oct, 2018 @12:05 PM

Readers recommend playlist: songs about chaos

Chaos and confusion reign this week, with Bob Dylan, the Temptations, Devo and Philip Glass all making this week’s reader-curated playlist

George Boyland

13, Jul, 2017 @11:00 AM

Devo, White Town, Babybird: what happens when your cult pop band gets huge?

Whether it brings uncomfortable Top of the Pops appearances, unwanted tabloid attention or a desperate need for a hot bath, having a surprise hit can change your life – and not always for the better

Paul Lester

21, Jan, 2016 @6:52 PM

Devo’s Jerry Casale says September 11-themed wedding cake was a 'set-up'

Co-founder of new wave band says that his wedding cake - built to replicate the Twin Towers - was a surprise from a friend

Guardian music

15, Sep, 2015 @7:29 AM

Fundraising campaign launched to help family of Devo's Bob Casale

Supporters hope to raise as much as $100,000 for the late guitarist’s wife, daughter and son

Sean Michaels

04, Mar, 2014 @8:37 AM

Devo: five great moments

In tribute to Devo guitarist Bob Casale, who has died, longtime fan Jon Savage picks five great moments by the Ohioan pioneers

Jon Savage

19, Feb, 2014 @3:29 PM

Bob Casale of Devo - a life in pictures

'He was my level-headed brother, a solid performer and talented audio engineer, always giving more than he got,' wrote Devo's Gerald Casale following the death of his brother and bandmate Bob Casale this week. From jumpsuits to stocking masks, here's a glimpse of the guitarist's career

19, Feb, 2014 @2:03 PM

Bob Casale, founder member of outsider pop group Devo, dies aged 61

Devo guitarist died from heart failure, according to message posted by brother and bandmate Gerald Casale