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Dirtybird12

09-08-2006, 06:22 PM

<img height="141" src="http://mason.gmu.edu/~smorris2/feed/images/DEVO.jpg" width="200" border="0" />D E V O So the other night, I'm trying to find something to watch & I  discover the beauty of "On Demand" I've had digital cable for a few months now (welcome to 06) and am just NOW discovering the magic of "On Demand" - So the  first thing I watched on SHOWTIME ON DEMAND  was a really cool documentary on THE POLICE called EVERYONE STARES.  Everyone Stares is a documentary about the punk/pop band derived from Super8 films shot by drummer Stewart Copeland. What a great F'ing band. Then,on the music channel - I found DEVO LIVE IN CONCERT. WOW another amazing band. They sounded awesome live. Always been a huge fan of DEVO but never caught them live. So far ahead of their time. I couldn't believe it when my 18yr old nephew asked: "who the fuck are these weirdos?"  There are people who have no idea who DEVO are!!!!  Can u believe that?While Im watching DEVO I keep thinking to myself, boy these guys remind me of the BEASTIE BOYS. Not sure why thoughARE WE NOT MEN?

This message was edited by CircusFreak on 9-8-06 @ 10:22 PM

mikeyboy

09-08-2006, 06:24 PM

It's not these guys, though, right?<img height="292" src="http://www.amc-music.com/images/pic_devo.jpg" width="298" border="0" />

reeshy

09-08-2006, 06:24 PM

Devo was big with the fags in the early 80's...guess they're still big with the fags in 2006!~!!!

mikeyboy

09-08-2006, 06:25 PM

Knock it off.

reeshy

09-08-2006, 06:26 PM

PM me, Mikey

Dirtybird12

09-08-2006, 06:37 PM

WoW Reeshy has a hard-on for me tonight. <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/wub.gif" border="0" />Stalk much?

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

09-08-2006, 06:38 PM

I don't really see how you placed The Police and Devo together.The Police was one of the most successful bands of the 80s and Devo had a hit single.Sorry Perry, I shake my head.

tele7

09-08-2006, 06:39 PM

I wish I could check that out, but my cable bill is already $115 bucks.  I caught an amazing music documenty on the Indy Film Channel last week.  It was called Dig.  They follow the  Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Masacre on tour.  It's a "think piece" about a mid-level band struggling in the harsh face of stardom.  If you get a chance, it's a must see.  <div><img height="262" src="http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B0007IO740.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1109695969_.jpg" width="325" border="0" /></div>

Dirtybird12

09-08-2006, 06:54 PM

Alice S. Fuzzybutt wrote: I don't really see how you placed The Police and Devo together.The Police was one of the most successful bands of the 80s and Devo had a hit single.Sorry Perry, I shake my head. I can see where youre coming from - First thing a lot of people think of when they hear DEVO is them being a one hit wonder w/  Whip It. However, they did have some amazing albums prior to their "mainstream" success with that song.  It's easy for people to judge a band based on their commercial success instead of their music. I think Devo & The Police are 2 of the most influential bands that came out of the 70's. Bands from Soundgarden to NIN to Metallica, Beck all credit with DEVO as being highly influential in their career. I never liked that "whip it" shit. I felt like they sold out with that.. lol I know they are not everyones cup of tea - but they are/were a great band. Ahhh - here we go, from WIKI- Devo (pronounced DEE-vo or dee-VO, often spelled "DEVO" or "DEV-O") is an American <a title="Rock music" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/Rock_music">Rock</a> group formed in <a title="Akron, Ohio" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/Akron,_Ohio">Akron, Ohio</a> in 1972.Their style has been variously classified as <a title="Punk rock" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/Punk_rock">punk</a>, <a title="Art rock" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/Art_rock">art rock</a> and <a title="Post-punk" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/Post-punk">post-punk</a>, but they are most often remembered for their late 1970s and early 1980s <a title="New Wave music" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/New_Wave_music">New Wave</a> music which, along with others (such as <a title="Gary Numan" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/Gary_Numan">Gary Numan</a>, <a title="Oingo Boingo" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/Oingo_Boingo">Oingo Boingo</a>, and <a title="The B-52's" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/The_B-52's">The B-52's</a>) ushered in the <a title="Synth pop" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/Synth_pop">synth pop</a> sound of the <a title="1980s" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/1980s#Music">1980s</a>.Devo's music and stage show mingle <a title="Kitsch" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/Kitsch">kitsch</a> <a title="Science fiction" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/Science_fiction">science fiction</a> themes, deadpan <a title="Surrealism" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/Surrealism">surrealist</a> humor, and mordantly <a title="Satire" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/Satire">satirical</a> <a title="Social commentary" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/Social_commentary">social commentary</a> via sometimes-<a title="Consonance and dissonance" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/Consonance_and_dissonance">discordant</a> pop songs that often feature unusual synthetic instrumentation and <a title="Time signature" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/Time_signature">time signatures</a>.Their work has proved hugely influential on subsequent popular music, particularly New Wave and <a title="Alternative rock" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/Alternative_rock">alternative rock</a> artists, and they created many memorable <a title="Music video" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/Music_video">music videos</a> popular in the early days of <a title="MTV" href="http://www.ronfez.net/wiki/MTV">MTV</a>.

mikeyboy

09-08-2006, 06:58 PM

Hottub

09-08-2006, 07:01 PM

I'm onboard with Perry and Mikey. If you go beyond the handful of 80's MTV videos, Devo truly did deevoluntionize music. Pick up a cd and check them out.

WhistlePig

09-08-2006, 07:03 PM

Devo is one of my all-time favorite bands. I still remember getting the "Duty
Now for the Future" album for Christmas one year and it was my favorite
present. I agree with Perrynoid--Whipit wasn't one of my favorite songs
either. They had a few good albums before they put out Freedom of Choice
that Whipit was on, but there are some other great songs on that album.
I've seen Devo live several times, last summer most recently, and they are
still kicking ass. They are so original no one comes close.

tele7

09-08-2006, 07:08 PM

Mark Mothersbaugh seems to have no problem finding work these days.  <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0006205/">http://imdb.com/name/nm0006205/</a>My Devo fav's are Girl U Want and Freedom Of Choice.

Sheeplovr

09-08-2006, 07:08 PM

I wish I could check that out, but my cable bill
is already $115 bucks.  I caught an amazing music documenty on the Indy
Film Channel last week.  It was called Dig.  They follow the  Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Masacre on
tour.  It's a "think piece" about a mid-level band struggling in the
harsh face of stardom.  If you get a chance, it's a must seei make dvd copies for all my freinds and the channel is sundance not ifc

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

09-08-2006, 07:11 PM

the Replacements had very little success and no real hit singles to speak of.I agree with Mikeyboy, but The Replacements were the critical darlings of the 80s. They had no "commercial" success as a band.  But Lord knows, they influened SO MANY bands. They are one of the most influential bands out of Minneapolis.The Police were popular both in Britain and The US. They had many hot songs. Not so much for Devo.

Dirtybird12

09-08-2006, 07:12 PM

telecaster7 wrote: I wish I could check that out, but my cable bill is already $115 bucks.  I caught an amazing music documenty on the Indy Film Channel last week.  It was called Dig.  They follow the  Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Masacre on tour.  It's a "think piece" about a mid-level band struggling in the harsh face of stardom.  If you get a chance, it's a must see.  *><img height="262" src="http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B0007IO740.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1109695969_.jpg" width="325" border="0" /> <div />Thanks man. Im going to seek that out. Sounds smashing. The Music On Demand channel is free stuff on this cable. ..I think Im paying for Showtime on Demand tho.The follow up to FREEDOM OF CHOICE was NEW TRADITIONALISTS.. The album I bought, came with fake plastic hair wig - as shown on the album cover:<img height="170" src="http://cover6.cduniverse.com/MuzeAudioArt/540/548009.jpg" width="170" border="0" />

Dirtybird12

09-08-2006, 07:17 PM

telecaster7 wrote: Mark Mothersbaugh seems to have no problem finding work these days.  <a href="http://imdb.com/name/nm0006205/">http://imdb.com/name/nm0006205/</a>My Devo fav's are Girl U Want and Freedom Of Choice.  Girl U want is a classic. Soundgarden does a trippy cover of it. I like FREEDOM OF CHOICE album WP spoke of. Except for whip it.  The song Freedom of Choice is balls out rockin. Cobain loved DEVO also. I really think NIRVANA could have done "Freedom of Choice" justice had they covered it. Next time you hear it , imagine NIRVANA doing it... for me, it seems like a perfect fit..

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

09-08-2006, 07:25 PM

Mark Mothersbaugh seems to have no problem finding work these days. Neither does Stewart Copeland apparently.

reeshy

09-08-2006, 07:29 PM

CircusFreak wrote: WoW Reeshy has a hard-on for me tonight. <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/wub.gif" border="0" />Stalk much?No, Perry...I don't stalk...like I said in the PM......and this is not a personal attack...I just would like to say that I think that you have no talent and the internet has been good to you....god bless you and good luck

Hottub

09-08-2006, 07:34 PM

OK, move along. The stupid Whip It video is actually one of my guilty pleasures

reeshy

09-08-2006, 07:37 PM

Who are you talking to.?..I'm the one that usually says "move along....nothing to see here"!!!!!

Hottub

09-08-2006, 07:39 PM

And I'm the one who usually says "Step out of my way or I'll puke on you"The times they are a'changin'.

This message was edited by Hottub on 9-8-06 @ 11:40 PM

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

09-08-2006, 07:51 PM

I love Mina WhistlePig and her Piglet Molly. THE POLICE ARE BETTER THAN DEVO!!!!!

bobrobot

09-08-2006, 08:06 PM

I LUV early DEVO, the Booji Boy singles & the 1st album (that Eno produced)!!! Devo pretty much invented the rock video too (and theirs were way cooler than anything thats being done now in that medium...)!!!<img height="200" src="http://fusionanomaly.net/devomongoloid7inchfront.jpg" width="192" border="0" /><img height="187" src="http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/9/9b/180px-Booji2.jpg" width="180" border="0" />

Dirtybird12

09-08-2006, 09:20 PM

Alice S. Fuzzybutt wrote: I love Mina WhistlePig and her Piglet Molly. THE POLICE ARE BETTER THAN DEVO!!!!! Yeah man - The Police are bat shit crazy awesome.  Cope is one of my fav drummers. Their early stuff is so raw and still holds up today. There isn't a bad Police song or CD IMO.  I feel weird saying they are influential becuz to me, nobody sounds like the police. Very unique sound. You hear it and know who they are. After watching this doc - I have a new respect for them.  They really were the biggest band in the world at one point. I don't think they get the credit they deserve. But you HAVE to respect them - no doubt. I remember seeing the Police w/ REM opening for them and being people booing REM. IM kind of glad they never really re-united. Went out on top by passing the torch to U2. Who I respect, but never had the tude, edge or intensity that the Poilce brought.

reeshy

09-08-2006, 09:29 PM

I don't know, Circus....I always liked the Police....but U2?,,,,,,superior,,,,their lyrics couldn't beat the Police's but their music over the top.....

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

09-08-2006, 09:37 PM

I remember seeing the Police w/ REM opening for them WOW! Fucking WOW!

PapaBear

09-08-2006, 09:41 PM

Alice S. Fuzzybutt wrote: I remember seeing the Police w/ REM opening for them WOW! Fucking WOW! That sounds like a great show. Never saw the Police, myself. I saw U2 in '85 (opened by Lone Justice) and REM in '86 (Opened by Let's Active).I just did a search of Lone Justice. Rolling Stone called their first album, one of the best albums ever made. I like them, but they were massively booed at the show.

This message was edited by PapaBear on 9-9-06 @ 2:16 AM

Justice4all

09-08-2006, 09:48 PM

Ok I have to interject here. I feel that U2 was as influential of a band as the Police. The Police and Sting are my all time favorite band and solo artist. Back in the day I was at war with the u2 fans over who was a better band. u2 has had countless hit after hit and not one really BAD alblum. They have lasted for over 20 years now. The Police lasted for 9 years. The last time they played in public together (aside from their induction over the rock and roll hall of fame) was at the Amnesty Internation concert in Giants Stadium back in 86. (I was there to see every amazing moment of it). They went right in do their greatest hits CD. I would have loved to see more music from them but alas...their egos got the best of them.I know Stewart Copeland went on to do other bands like Animal Logic and Andy went onto tv (He was the bandleader in Dennis Millers original Talk show...the failed one)Was u2 better? I would say maybe they were, but I will always say The Police ruled. I like U2 though. I think they are awsome as well. Sting played last year at Jones beach and he did mostly Police tunes. I thought I died and went to heaven. As far as Devo is concerned...back in that time there were MANY un-appreciated bands that influenced the ones we love to hear from today. Devo would be one of them. Did I ever think they were as good as the Police? No...but they did have a few good tunes! To this day you say to anyone over 34 "Remember Devo?" And they will nod their head and smile.I had a dream recently that I walked and talked with Stewart Copeland and asked what happened to his Opera that he wrote, Holy Blood and Cresent Moon. He could not answer me. When i saw the Rock and Roll induction when they played, he killed (litterally) the drumset. The heads were all smached in, like he used to do during a concert. I thought to myself, damn after all these years he still got it. By the way...all those people who showed love for my favorite band just brought a tear to my eye! Thanks!

Dirtybird12

09-08-2006, 10:20 PM

OK just to clear things up if I was misunderstood - I just put the POlice & Devo in the same thread instaed of starting 2 threads. I just happened to catch both shows on DEVO AND THE POLICE and BOTH blew me away . I am a fan of both. I was not comparing them or pitting them against each other. Wasnt that Giant Stadium show the one where the police passed the torch over to U2? At the end of their (the police) set,  they handed u2 their instruments...That was Stings Idea I believe - also a message. Being english & Irish I think. u2 are some bad bitches tho. But I will take the Police over them any day.

Dirtybird12

09-08-2006, 10:22 PM

CircusFreak wrote:  by passing the torch to U2. Who I respect, but never had the tude, edge or intensity that the Poilce brought. HAHA - OK MAYBE THEY HAD THE "EDGE"

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

09-08-2006, 10:49 PM

I saw The Police at Shea Stadium.

Justice4all

09-08-2006, 11:09 PM

With Joan Jett opening Fuzzy?? And Perry, they did not pass their instuments onto U2 after their set at Amnetsy Int. concert. Bono came out to help sing Invisible Sun with them. That was about it.

This message was edited by Justice4all on 9-9-06 @ 3:10 AM

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

09-08-2006, 11:15 PM

Yes, Joan Jett.I stil have the shitty t-shirt.

tele7

09-08-2006, 11:18 PM

Alice S. Fuzzybutt wrote: Yes, Joan Jett.I stil have the shitty t-shirt. Let's not forget Madness.

Dirtybird12

09-09-2006, 12:01 AM

At that Amnesty International show in 1986, in the middle of the song Invisible Sun, the Police gave their instruments to the other co-headliner, U2. Music writer Stephen Dalton called it "an elegant hand-over from the biggest band of the early '80s to the new kids on the global block." <a href="http://www.scarlet.nl/~gugten/s19860615.htm">http://www.scarlet.nl/~gugten/s19860615.htm</a>

This message was edited by CircusFreak on 9-9-06 @ 4:14 AM

PapaBear

09-09-2006, 12:20 AM

Music writer Stephen Dalton called it "an elegant hand-over from the biggest band of the early '80s to the new kids on the <strike>global</strike> block."So THAT's how they got their start!<img height="300" src="http://www.80smusiclyrics.com/images/nkotb.jpg" width="358" border="0" />

docgoblin

09-09-2006, 04:26 AM

CircusFreak wrote: Alice S. Fuzzybutt wrote: I don't really see how you placed The Police and Devo together.The Police was one of the most successful bands of the 80s and Devo had a hit single.Sorry Perry, I shake my head. I can see where youre coming from - First thing a lot of people think of when they hear DEVO is them being a one hit wonder w/ Whip It. However, they did have some amazing albums prior to their "mainstream" success with that song. It's easy for people to judge a band based on their commercial success instead of their music. I think Devo & The Police are 2 of the most influential bands that came out of the 70's. Bands from Soundgarden to NIN to Metallica, Beck all credit with DEVO as being highly influential in their career. I never liked that "whip it" shit. I felt like they sold out with that.. lol I know they are not everyones cup of tea - but they are/were a great band. Right on the money. I saw them twice. Once at the Bottom Line around 1978, and then in Central Park during their more commercial success. They were great both times, but the first show was awesome. It was stripped down and pretty raw. The only gimmick at that show was the yellow suits. In the Central Park show they had all sorts of costume changes and hi-tech gagetry (hi-tech for the 1980s, that is). Listen to the first album to get a sense of what they were before they sold out. 

This message was edited by docgoblin on 9-9-06 @ 8:32 AM

Stankfoot

09-09-2006, 04:30 AM

telecaster7 wrote: I wish I could check that out, but my cable bill is already $115 bucks. I caught an amazing music documenty on the Indy Film Channel last week. It was called Dig. They follow the Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Masacre on tour. It's a "think piece" about a mid-level band struggling in the harsh face of stardom. If you get a chance, it's a must see. *><img width="325" height="262" border="0" src="http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B0007IO740.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1109695969_.jpg" />    <blockquote /> Yes! I agree. Anyone interested in music should see this movie. Its a great introduction to my favorite band:<img border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/stankfoot/BJM.jpg" />

docgoblin

09-09-2006, 04:35 AM

Stankfoot wrote: Yes! I agree. Anyone interested in music should see this movie. Its a great introduction to my favorite band:<img border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/stankfoot/BJM.jpg" />  Does it mainly deal with his death, or is it a movie about the origin of the band? I love the early Stones and Brian Jones has always been my favorite member. Hell, anyone who lives in Winnie The Pooh's house can't be all that bad!

mikeyboy

09-09-2006, 04:43 AM

docgoblin wrote: Stankfoot wrote:        Yes! I agree. Anyone interested in music should see this movie. Its a great introduction to my favorite band:<img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/stankfoot/BJM.jpg" border="0" />     Does it mainly deal with his death, or is it a movie about the origin of the band? I love the early Stones and Brian Jones has always been my favorite member. Hell, anyone who lives in Winnie The Pooh's house can't be all that bad! It has nothing to do with Brian Jones or the Stones.  It's a documentary that follows the trajectory of two rival/friend bands (the Brian Jonestown Massacre and the Dandy Warhols) over a number of years.  It's a really interesting watch.