"While Devo were technically a one hit wonder, as their only visit to the Billboard top 20 came with 1980's "Whip It," they have a devoted following that makes them the cultiest of cult bands. With a new documentary on Netflix helping to enlist new recruits to the Energy Dome wearing mutant army, Devo refuses to disappear. Whether a person grew up listening to Freedom of Choice, or heard Mark Mothersbaugh and other Devo members making music for Rugrats and Pee Wee's Playhouse,"
"Calling all spuds, Devo is coming! While Devo were technically a one hit wonder, as their only visit to the Billboard top 20 came with 1980's "Whip It," they have a devoted following that makes them the cultiest of cult bands. With a new documentary on Netflix helping to enlist new recruits to the Energy Dome wearing mutant army, Devo refuses to disappear."
Devo scored mainstream chart success once with 1980's "Whip It," yet cultivated a devoted, cultlike following through distinctive visuals and eccentric music. A new Netflix documentary has broadened interest and helped recruit younger fans to the band's Energy Dome aesthetic. Band members, including Mark Mothersbaugh, extended their reach by composing music for children's programs such as Rugrats and Pee-wee's Playhouse. Devo's unconventional style and persistent creativity have kept their work relevant across generations. The band will appear with The B-52s at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View on Thu, Oct 16, with tickets priced $32–$685.
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