Uh guys... that was entirely lip-synced and mimed. The keyboard he's wearing is a Roland SH-101, which could only produce one note at a time (no chords, like he was playing) and all of the instruments were not plugged into any amplification. Great song, but you can tell that they were booked for the novelty and appeal to the younger audience, not for their playing abilities like other artists that year. Sad.
When I was a kid, I watched Saturday morning cartoons. In the early 1980s, I watched MTV for these guys. Pure geek sugar! This band should do a guest appearance on The Big Bang Theory. Sheldon and company would fit in perfectly with these guys.
@conureluva It's just a small talent I have (spotting nuances such as hair-styles from film and music video). This tune/video came out a few years following Cuckoo's Nest. It's possible that Mark took his hair-styling cues from Brad D. in Cuckoo's nest. Mark M. was (and remains) a big fan of well-crafted (and thought-provoking) film.
It's a GOOD thing that America is getting out of Iraq. We need to quit pissing away billions of taxpayers money over there - - THAT will be a good thing too! THIRD PARTY NOW!
Wow, I don't know why the 80's are made fun of... if you had bands like this come out, it just shows the mix of art and pioneering of technologies that created our modern world. IT must have been an amazing time, when the future was finally tangible.
The reason the 80's are being made fun of is because it was the first decade in which manafactured pop-puppets more famous for looking sexy in a music video on MTV than the actual quality of their music became the norm.
A lot of avantgarde and innovative new music styles were pioneered during the 80's but most of it never reached the ears of the broad public. It was all commercialism and for this reason people only remember the dreadful "bands" that the kids listened to.
Devo is a prime example of an overlooked band from this era. To the broad public they were only known for "Whip It" (which in my mind is far from one of their betters songs) and they weren't "commercially viable" enough to become more than just a cult band.
To get a clue what happened during the mid 80's listen to Dead Kennedy's "MTV-Get off the air!". Not saying all the commercial bands of the 80's were bad but a lot got way more airtime than they deserved for their talent.
I asked Mark about the origin of the band's name. Mark told me that humankind was de-evoluting and that things were going to break down. He also said to me, "If we are around thirty years from now, look me up and see if I wrong." Mark was (and remains) a prophet of sorts. Besides all that, Leonard and Sheldon like this song.
@abcmon -- I look forward to visiting the site (stagevu (dot) com /video/keykyyiylbha ) and checking out the goods. Thank you -- you're a diligent spud indeed!
Look out for the ninnies and the twits! Duty now!!
Crickey! Uber performance from a quality band! Pioneers of technopunk, Devo was an original, brilliant but somewhat weird outfit. It brings great memories from my high school days in Lima Peru.
Yes, this seems a very rare instance of the b'hoys performing on national teevee -- and about the only instrument that was plugged in and real was Mark's microphone. Watch Bob 2's playing and note that they rarely (if ever) used those keyboards in actual live performances. He is, as always, a good actor though.
Creepy -- this was the beginning of the end for them -- but there are some interesting interviews floating around out there of this very visit to NYC. diligent spud will find 'em.
@redheadedgolem - well, they don't make that mistake anymore. They're playing live everywhere they go. They've got a great publicist. They've hit Colbert, Letterman, and even Regis & Kelly. I love they're still around.
i saw theis guys last march. loud but amazing. :D
axelswim12 2 days ago
Uh guys... that was entirely lip-synced and mimed. The keyboard he's wearing is a Roland SH-101, which could only produce one note at a time (no chords, like he was playing) and all of the instruments were not plugged into any amplification. Great song, but you can tell that they were booked for the novelty and appeal to the younger audience, not for their playing abilities like other artists that year. Sad.
RocketRevenge 1 month ago
@RocketRevenge Listen to Mark's vocal, you can hear he's singing over the backing track.
ZackTorrence 1 month ago
When I was a kid, I watched Saturday morning cartoons. In the early 1980s, I watched MTV for these guys. Pure geek sugar! This band should do a guest appearance on The Big Bang Theory. Sheldon and company would fit in perfectly with these guys.
mickeymousebiker1 1 month ago
I dig Mark's Billy Bibbit hair-do. Remember Brad Doriff's character in the movie, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
mickeymousebiker1 4 months ago
@mickeymousebiker1 Hahahahaa YESH!!!
WARSORE666 2 months ago
@mickeymousebiker1
u r correct,
i never noticed the hair doo connection!
conureluva 1 month ago
@conureluva It's just a small talent I have (spotting nuances such as hair-styles from film and music video). This tune/video came out a few years following Cuckoo's Nest. It's possible that Mark took his hair-styling cues from Brad D. in Cuckoo's nest. Mark M. was (and remains) a big fan of well-crafted (and thought-provoking) film.
mickeymousebiker1 1 month ago
It's a GOOD thing that America is getting out of Iraq. We need to quit pissing away billions of taxpayers money over there - - THAT will be a good thing too! THIRD PARTY NOW!
mickeymousebiker1 4 months ago
rj berger in the vocals
enematrocoya 4 months ago
Awesome.
MrTrty5 4 months ago
"Life's a bee without a buzz." It's up to us to put a little buzz into it! Buzz buzz.
Dblspace 5 months ago
Wow, I don't know why the 80's are made fun of... if you had bands like this come out, it just shows the mix of art and pioneering of technologies that created our modern world. IT must have been an amazing time, when the future was finally tangible.
MEATYOKERRable 5 months ago
@MEATYOKERRable
The reason the 80's are being made fun of is because it was the first decade in which manafactured pop-puppets more famous for looking sexy in a music video on MTV than the actual quality of their music became the norm.
A lot of avantgarde and innovative new music styles were pioneered during the 80's but most of it never reached the ears of the broad public. It was all commercialism and for this reason people only remember the dreadful "bands" that the kids listened to.
McLarenMercedes 3 months ago
@MEATYOKERRable
Devo is a prime example of an overlooked band from this era. To the broad public they were only known for "Whip It" (which in my mind is far from one of their betters songs) and they weren't "commercially viable" enough to become more than just a cult band.
To get a clue what happened during the mid 80's listen to Dead Kennedy's "MTV-Get off the air!". Not saying all the commercial bands of the 80's were bad but a lot got way more airtime than they deserved for their talent.
McLarenMercedes 3 months ago
I don't understand-----> what's mean it sense of humor/komedy?
teretubby 5 months ago
I love Mark's Billy Bibbit hair-doo. This is pure geek sugar. LOVE IT! And to think, they are from my old hometown -- AK-RON!
mickeymousebiker1 5 months ago
I asked Mark about the origin of the band's name. Mark told me that humankind was de-evoluting and that things were going to break down. He also said to me, "If we are around thirty years from now, look me up and see if I wrong." Mark was (and remains) a prophet of sorts. Besides all that, Leonard and Sheldon like this song.
mickeymousebiker1 5 months ago
Gotta love the head knock gestures by Motherbaugh! Knock!!
Long live DEVO, New Wave, and early 80s!
drillsgtvee 5 months ago
Gotta love the head knock gestures by Motherbaugh! Knock!!
Long live DEVO, New Wave, and early 80s!
drillsgtvee 5 months ago
My god, these guys are AWSUMM!
jpsutty197 6 months ago
Back when it was cool to be uncool..
sporocyst1973 6 months ago
D0:00D power hump FTW
aldy52 7 months ago
the world wouldn't listen at that time, as it wouldn' t today as well .
bugiewugie1234 8 months ago
Thank the poster for this better quality video so much, I love this performance!!
Mikeol2006 8 months ago
Please Lord,Send me Back to the 80' I don't want to be here on this time Lord
I'm dying on this time God
MrJimmypage32 9 months ago 3
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Broadsword95 9 months ago
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@abcmon -- I look forward to visiting the site (stagevu (dot) com /video/keykyyiylbha ) and checking out the goods. Thank you -- you're a diligent spud indeed!
Look out for the ninnies and the twits! Duty now!!
adirondackbruce 10 months ago
Crickey! Uber performance from a quality band! Pioneers of technopunk, Devo was an original, brilliant but somewhat weird outfit. It brings great memories from my high school days in Lima Peru.
tegoarcanadei 11 months ago 7
@tegoarcanadei Me too at highschool in Christchurch new zealand. Devo rocked!!
paulieflipper 2 weeks ago
Hell yeah! I saw this live when it happend - they are so super fun!
obxyellowpages 1 year ago
Mark mon héro
showroommeryll 1 year ago
Yes, this seems a very rare instance of the b'hoys performing on national teevee -- and about the only instrument that was plugged in and real was Mark's microphone. Watch Bob 2's playing and note that they rarely (if ever) used those keyboards in actual live performances. He is, as always, a good actor though.
Creepy -- this was the beginning of the end for them -- but there are some interesting interviews floating around out there of this very visit to NYC. diligent spud will find 'em.
adirondackbruce 1 year ago
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abcmon123 10 months ago
I need a spud ring so badly!!!
I love Mark's hair, lol.
RevAndroid 1 year ago
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Devo = Genius
Letterman = Asshole.
Devo + Letterman = Great song, even though Letterman is a Fucktard.
Thanks for posting!!!
RedPortiaOne 1 year ago
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RedPortiaOne 1 year ago
I remember being surprised that they didn't actually PLAY it live.
redheadedgolem 1 year ago
@redheadedgolem - well, they don't make that mistake anymore. They're playing live everywhere they go. They've got a great publicist. They've hit Colbert, Letterman, and even Regis & Kelly. I love they're still around.
Zhoolik 1 year ago
@Zhoolik Yep. And thats good to see! I was just directed here from a new Letterman clip - I had no idea they were back at it.
pgpapas 1 year ago
That's a good reason.
dupester1954 1 year ago
Because it's better quality than the other one on youtube?
xNapalmChrisx 2 years ago 17
So why'd you upload this?
JohnnyLovelyOfficial 2 years ago