It only makes sense that one of Devo’s fabled first concerts was a Halloween party. Now, add in the part about how it was opening for Sun Ra and that the band had duped the radio station promoters by advertising themselves as a Bad Company cover band: quintessential de-evolution lore. A modern day rarity preserved only in physical form and absent from streaming via reissue label Futurismo, the raucous unearthed set features the elongated first performances of classic tracks like “Jocko Homo” in all of its grimy, twelve minute glory.
Category: Devo
Mark Mothersbaugh :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview
On the eve of the new 4-LP Devo retrospective, Mothersbaugh caught up with us from his Los Angeles studio. We discuss the experimental beginnings and future of Devo, the group working with Brian Eno and David Bowie, his fascination with early animation soundtracks, auditioning for Mick Jagger, the NYC scene that brought the band’s breakthrough, the death of the album format and much more…
Come Back Jonee :: (Harlem/Devo Cover)
Up until a minute ago this post began with me relating an anecdote about my friend, Adam who, after catching Devo in Brooklyn recently, said something to the effect of “I feel sorry for anyone […]