San Diego, you’ve been selected for mutation. The Mutate Don't Stagnate Tour is coming to Humphrey’s on April 15, 2026. Tickets on sale Fri 2/20 at 12PM PT. Link in bio.
Mark Mothersbaugh and “Whip It” engineer/co-producer Bob Margouleff crack open the original 1980 Record Plant session in Los Angeles. Early synth experiments, tape tricks, and the band chemistry that locked in that iconic DEVO snap. Moderated by Mr. Bonzai (David Goggin, “Buzz Me In” co-author). Catch it live: Jan 22, 2026 | 4–5 PM | Hilton, California Ballroom C
Jerry Casale for DEVO here. My friend and colleague Jeff Winner reminds me that December 29th is Alan Myers’ birthday. If Alan was still with us here pumping out DEVO rhythms he would be 71 years old. As with my brother Bob, the loss only hurts more as time marches on.
I really can’t imagine how DEVO would have succeeded as well without Alan Myers. When you see and/or hear Alan perform live in DEVO performance videos or on our records from our heyday it’s somewhat mind-boggling to think that Alan drummed the way he did, when he did. I have flippantly referred to him in interviews as “the human metronome.” It was a comment meant to bequeath giant praise. Clearly his precision and power eclipsed whatever advantages that soulless drum machines can ever offer.
Like another master of minimalism, Charlie Watts, Alan came from the discipline of a jazz drumming background. Rather than flail away with corny rock n’ roll flash dissipating his strength, Alan channeled his energy straight from the brain, through his body and onto the skins via tireless hands and feet. An hour and 20 minutes into a DEVO performance, he could muster his overdrive gear to a power through Smart Patrol, Gates of Steel, Gut Feeling, and Come Back Jonee, that took the manic audience over the top. He credited his serious, daily devotion to practicing Tai Chi as the source for his other-worldly energy reserve.
Alan’s drug of choice was meditation. He avoided silly distractions of backstage chaos and celebrity indulgences. DEVO meant business and Alan was the driving force that provided the proof of concept. There was no drummer like him then in the 1970s and ‘80s. There are imitators now, but there was only one Alan Myers. Make no mistake about that.
Mark Mothersbaugh recently joined Bob Lefsetz for a podcast conversation. The discussion covers the documentary, touring with The B-52s, Mark’s childhood, early career and more. Listen now, link in bio.
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San Diego, you’ve been selected for mutation.
The Mutate Don't Stagnate Tour is coming to Humphrey’s on April 15, 2026.
Tickets on sale Fri 2/20 at 12PM PT. Link in bio.
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Valentine’s Day, but make it de-evolved. Show your Devo-tion to your special Spud with our new pins, apparel and more. Link in bio.
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The Mutation Cannot be Contained.
New dates are being added to our Mutate Don't Stagnate Tour.
Tickets on sale Fri, Feb 13 (10AM local) except Buffalo, which goes on sale Fri, Feb 27 (10AM local).
Link in bio.
The human artist who made this poster is: Tomo77.
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Official DEVO Work Shirt, captured by Tony Lewis.
Limited mutation. Only 100 made.
Secure yours by heading to the link in bio.
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Mark Mothersbaugh and “Whip It” engineer/co-producer Bob Margouleff crack open the original 1980 Record Plant session in Los Angeles. Early synth experiments, tape tricks, and the band chemistry that locked in that iconic DEVO snap. Moderated by Mr. Bonzai (David Goggin, “Buzz Me In” co-author).
Catch it live: Jan 22, 2026 | 4–5 PM | Hilton, California Ballroom C
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Attn. Arizona Devotees, we’re coming back with a second show.
Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan 16 at 10AM MT.
Presale goes live on Thu, Jan 15.
Grab your energy domes and get ready to mutate.
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Born in 1954: Alan Myers👇
Jerry Casale for DEVO here. My friend and colleague Jeff Winner reminds me that December 29th is Alan Myers’ birthday. If Alan was still with us here pumping out DEVO rhythms he would be 71 years old. As with my brother Bob, the loss only hurts more as time marches on.
I really can’t imagine how DEVO would have succeeded as well without Alan Myers. When you see and/or hear Alan perform live in DEVO performance videos or on our records from our heyday it’s somewhat mind-boggling to think that Alan drummed the way he did, when he did. I have flippantly referred to him in interviews as “the human metronome.” It was a comment meant to bequeath giant praise. Clearly his precision and power eclipsed whatever advantages that soulless drum machines can ever offer.
Like another master of minimalism, Charlie Watts, Alan came from the discipline of a jazz drumming background. Rather than flail away with corny rock n’ roll flash dissipating his strength, Alan channeled his energy straight from the brain, through his body and onto the skins via tireless hands and feet. An hour and 20 minutes into a DEVO performance, he could muster his overdrive gear to a power through Smart Patrol, Gates of Steel, Gut Feeling, and Come Back Jonee, that took the manic audience over the top. He credited his serious, daily devotion to practicing Tai Chi as the source for his other-worldly energy reserve.
Alan’s drug of choice was meditation. He avoided silly distractions of backstage chaos and celebrity indulgences. DEVO meant business and Alan was the driving force that provided the proof of concept. There was no drummer like him then in the 1970s and ‘80s. There are imitators now, but there was only one Alan Myers. Make no mistake about that.
Duty Now,
—GVC
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Mark Mothersbaugh recently joined Bob Lefsetz for a podcast conversation. The discussion covers the documentary, touring with The B-52s, Mark’s childhood, early career and more. Listen now, link in bio.
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Attn. Spuds, Black Friday is live.
Take 5 percent off all merch in the store from 11/28 through 12/1. Music excluded.
It’s the only sale we run.
Hit the shop while it’s up. Link in bio.
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DEVO is heading back to the UK in 2025.
London on June 20. Manchester on June 21.
Presale sign-up is open now. Get on the list and you’ll get first access before the rush.
General tickets go on sale Friday 5 Dec 2025 at 10am local
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