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Robert Kidney of The Numbers Band 15-60-75 : Part 2 on Zig At The Gig. Robert Kidney founding member, singer songwriter, composer, and guitarist for the Number band. The Numbers Band (a.k.a. 15-60-75) are an American blues rock[1] and experimental rock band formed in Kent, Ohio, United States in 1969. They are part of the 'Akron Sound' that sprang forth from their home state. The original personnel were Robert Kidney (guitar, lead vocals), the Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde's brother Terry Hynde (saxophone), Hank Smith (guitar, keyboards), Greg Colbert (bass) and Tim Hudson (drums). Chris Butler, from Tin Huey and The Waitresses, also played in the band for a stint as a bassist. They premiered as a live act at the local nightspot The Kove in July 1970. Later, they incorporated jazzy influences as well and they have stuck with their sound ever since. By 1972, Gerald Casale, future co-founder of Devo (bass), and David Robinson were added to the lineup. Casale was thrown out after wearing a monkey mask onstage. Due to interior pressures, Kidney terminated the project by year's end and joined his brother Jack's band, King of Hearts. However, King of Hearts reformed as a new Numbers Band a few weeks later with a retooled lineup that consisted of the Kidney brothers, Hynde, Drake Gleason (bass) and Jay Brown (drums). After two years of playing gigs, Brown left the band and Robinson came back. Michael Stacey (guitar), was added prior to the cutting of their 1976 live album Jimmy Bell's Still in Town. The following year, Gleason was replaced by Bart Johnson (bass). The Numbers Band, like most of the other Ohioans, never became renowned nationally and were not signed by the major labels. ENDURE: Outliers on Water Street out now! https://www.numbersband.com/shop Robert's info https://www.numbersband.com/ http://www.robertkidney.com/
Welcome to another bonus edition of the Rarified Heir Podcast. Today we bring you something a little different. Just for fun. On Saturday September 28th and Sunday the 29th, 2024 the good folks at the VideoFest in Dallas presented Devo's Gerald Casale with the Ernie Kovacs award. Since the 1997, Bart Weiss and the Video Association of Dallas has given out a (semi) annual Ernie Kovacs award with the help of Edie Adams and since her passing in 2009, her son, Rarified Heir Podcast host Josh Mills. Past recipients include Joel Hodgson, Paul Reubens, Amy Sedaris, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Mike Judge, George Schlatter, Kevin McDonald & Dave Foley of Kids in the Hall, Al Franken, Martin Mull, Michael Nesmith and more. Thank you to Kyle Riche for recording the event, Bart Weiss and the VideoFest in Dallas Texas for holding an Ernie Kovacs award annually, Gerald Casale for being such an Ernie Kovacs fan, Jeff Winner for making this event happen, the good folks at the Texas Theater, DJ George Gimarc, all the VideoFest volunteers and everyone who has attended any of the Kovacs Awards through the years. So Rarified Heir Podcast fans, this is not your typical episode, but we thought you all might want to hear some of what happened that weekend. And here it is.
Welcome to another bonus edition of the Rarified Heir Podcast. Today we bring you something a little different. Just for fun. On Saturday September 28th and Sunday the 29th, 2024 the good folks at the VideoFest in Dallas presented Devo's Gerald Casale with the Ernie Kovacs award. Since the 1997, Bart Weiss and the Video Association of Dallas has given out a (semi) annual Ernie Kovacs award with the help of Edie Adams and since her passing in 2009, her son, Rarified Heir Podcast host Josh Mills. Past recipients include Joel Hodgson, Paul Reubens, Amy Sedaris, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Mike Judge, George Schlatter, Kevin McDonald & Dave Foley of Kids in the Hall, Al Franken, Martin Mull, Michael Nesmith and more. Thank you to Kyle Riche for recording the event, Bart Weiss and the VideoFest in Dallas Texas for holding an Ernie Kovacs award annually, Gerald Casale for being such an Ernie Kovacs fan, Jeff Winner for making this event happen, the good folks at the Texas Theater, DJ George Gimarc, all the VideoFest volunteers and everyone who has attended any of the Kovacs Awards through the years. So Rarified Heir Podcast fans, this is not your typical episode, but we thought you all might want to hear some of what happened that weekend. And here it is.
“Lived Through That” is the companion podcast to my book where I look at influential musicians of the 80s and 90s and where they are today. On this podcast, we'll delve deeper into a single pivotal moment in the lives of some of the artists I feature in that book, as well as other artists I love and admire. The stories they tell are open, honest, and inspiring. This week, we have Jerry Casale on the show, a founding member of the legendary band DEVO. Devo were one of the foundations of the post-punk/new wave era with songs like "Uncontrollable Urge," “Girl U Want,” “Beautiful World,” and their biggest hit and early MTV staple, 1980's “Whip It.” The formation of the band, however, was born from the tragic events of the shootings of four students at Kent State University by the Ohio National Guard in 1970, which Gerald witnessed first hand. Here, he tells us about that day and how that led to the formation of one of the biggest bands of the 80s. Musical credits: "Dany PKL" by Blue Dot Sessions More about Gerald and his art and records can be found here. Be sure to look out for my books, "Lived Through That" and "80s Redux" where ever you buy your books! You can find out more about my work and the 80s and 90s books at my website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While Devo is known as an early 80's new wave synth pop band, their history goes back to 1973. The classic lineup of Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob Mothersbaugh, Gerald Casale, Bob Casale, and Alan Myers developed the name Devo from "De-evolution," the idea that mankind is regressing to a herd mentality. This was a bit of a joke idea that Gerald Casale and co-founder Bob Lewis formed while at Kent State University. The band gained some local fame in 1976, and were signed to Warner Brothers in 1978 with recommendations from David Bowie and Iggy Pop.Freedom of Choice is Devo's third studio album and their breakout commercial success. While their first two albums had generated some following, the commercial success was not at the level Warner Brothers sought, and the third album was considered a "make or break," one with the studio ready to drop the group. Success did follow this album, with Devo exploiting the upcoming popularity of new wave while drifting a little bit towards R&B and funk sensibilities within their synth-pop framework.The album was recorded and mixed in six weeks, with bass, guitars, and drums being recorded together live, and with synthesizers and vocals being overdubbed later. The album peaked at number 22 on the Billboard 200, and the big single, "Whip It," reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.Rob brings us this synthisizer-driven new wave album for this week's foray into the early 80's.Freedom of ChoiceThie post-punk title song initially sounds like it is about freedom of choice. However, it is really about people not really having freedom of choice. Consumerism - choosing between green sneakers and blue sneakers for example - isn't really choice at all. "Freedom of choice is what you got. Freedom from choice is what you want."Whip ItEveryone knows this signature Devo song. Mark Mothersbaugh has stated that the song was written as a subtle Dale Carnegie-esque message to Jimmy Carter, saying "you can do it." The song benefitted greatly from airplay on the fledgling cable channel MTV, where their strange video involving a guy knocking the clothes off a girl with a bullwhip received continual play.Gates of SteelThe lead song from side 2 is a bit of a commentary on the mechanization of humanity. No matter how much we believe mankind has accomplished, we're not far removed from the ape. "A man is real, not made of steel."Girl U WantThis was the first single released from the album, though it did not chart well. The song was supposedly inspired by The Knack, though the track reminds us more of The Cars. "She's just the girl, she's just the girl, the girl you want." ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Fame by Irene Cara (from the motion picture “Fame”)Irene Cara sings the theme song and stars in this teen musical drama about students auditioning to study at the High School of Performing Arts. STAFF PICKS:Crazy Little Thing Called Love by QueenLynch's staff pick is a song inspired by Elvis Presley. Freddie Mercury wrote the song lyrics in about 10 minutes, and the band created the song in about 30 minutes. Mercury played lead guitar for the original stuido recording. It was the first number 1 hit that Queen had on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Cars by Gary NumanWayne brings us the signature song from Gary Numan. It was inspired by an incident of road rage Numan experienced in London, where he had to lock his doors and drive on the sidewalk to avoid getting attacked. He was safe in his car, and inspired to write a song in about 30 minutes. It is a signature song of the New Wave genre, and there are no guitars in this track.Two Headed Dog (Red Temple Prayer) by Roky EricksonBruce features a strange hard rock song with lyrics inspired by Soviet scientist Vladimir Demikhov. Demikhov's research focusted on organ transplants, and he conducted dog head transplants in the 1950's. This song is off Erickson's debut album with his band the Aliens, and is considered a cult classic. Call Me by Blondie Rob finishes the staff picks with a hit that feaured in the film "American Gigolo." It went to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks, the biggest hit of Blondie's career. Lead vocalist Debbie Harry wrote the lyrics from the perspective of the main character in the film, a male prostitute. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Airlane by Gary NumanWe close out with a double dip on new wave synth artist Gary Numan this week. Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.
Decoy Deloy is back with more Music News brought to you by Hello Merch. Here at Hello, we don't mess around: we do merch, we do it right, and we put artists first. And this week, we're pleased to announce a fresh new addition to the Hello fam: that's right, the legendary DEVO is in the house. Formed in Akron, Ohio in 1973, DEVO has gone on to inspire countless bands, blending high concept satire with catchy post-punk sounds. This is a big year for Devo. First off, there's Devo Doc, which premiered this year at Sundance. Directed by Chris Smith, director of the incredible film American Movie, this film offers an inside look at DEVO's creative process. In late September, DEVO's Gerald Casale will receive the Ernie Kovacs Award at Dallas VideoFest, an honor that's previously gone to Robert Smigel and Pee-Wee Herman himself, Paul Reubens, and of course, DEVO recently hit NPR to offer a one-of-a-kind Tiny Desk performance.Over in their Hello shop, you can score everything from signed posters to shirts, beach towels, or your very own ENERGY DOME!In other news: Lusine, Yppah, and Arms and Sleepers are heading out on what they've dubbed the “Earth To Moon” tour. Formed in 2006 by Mirza Ramic and Max Lewis, recent years have found Mirza acting in a solo capacity, blending ambient music with trip-hop beats and found sound samples. Back in March, we invited him and his friends at Sly Vinyl up to the WASTOIDS loft for a special set and it was pretty dang sick.The tour kicks off October 23rd in Brooklyn, and will find the crew traveling cross country, hitting Phoenix on November 10th, when they'll play Thunderbird Lounge. Arms and Sleepers latest is called What Tomorrow Brings.And to close, meet Jaimie Muehlhausen. He's the man behind Vibrosonic Graphic Design Studio, the viral website Men Who Look Like Kenny Rogers, and for decades, he's worked as the creative director of legendary skater Tony Hawk. When he emailed Decoy, we knew we had to reach out to learn more. Tune in to hear his fascinating story. Call us anytime at 1-877-WASTOIDS. More podcasts and videos at WASTOIDS.com | Follow us on Instagram and YouTube.
Attention, spuds! The Rad Dads Show caught up with Gerald V. Casale of DEVO in Las Vegas a couple of hours before their set at Punk Rock Bowling 2024 to chat about de-evolution and dadhood.
Live Through That is back for another season – and what a great season of stories we've got planned for you! I keep calling it our “Legends” season since we've got such an outstanding lineup of guests! Steve Diggle from The Buzzcocks, Gerald Casale from DEVO, Colin Moulding from XTC, Barry Andrews from Shreikback ,Steve Kilbey from The Church, David Newton from the Mighty Lemon Drops - and more surprises! New season launches on June 5th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 5, Episode 82After some interviews, we're going to return to an album review episode. Neither albums are brand new, but well worth looking into. First up is the 2017 release Pollinator from new wave legends Blondie. After that, we'll take a deep dive into the solo album from Devo's Gerard V. Casale, originally released in 2006 and recently reissued in 2021 with extra tracks. As for music news, we have new songs from The Blow Monkeys, The Call, Crowded House, Pet Shop Boys and The Church. There's also tour information for OMD, The Damned and Front 242.Blondie:https://www.blondie.net/discography/pollinator/Devo's Gerald V Casale:https://www.geraldvcasale.com/Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusicOffside Apparel http://offsideapparel.com/Use NEWWAVE at checkout for 10% off your entire order until May 31st, 2024.Support the show
Jerry cools our swelling, itching brains with his tales about the time David Bowie wanted to produce Devo; when Virgin Records founder Richard Branson tried to get Sex Pistols lead singer Johnny Rotten to front the band; and what Rolling Stone Mick Jagger did the first time he heard their amazing version of “Satisfaction.” Chris Smith's new documentary, DEVO, premiered at Sundance Film Festival 2024. Catch Jerry & Mark Mothersbaugh at MoMa in NYC, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024: https://www.moma.org/calendar/events/9300 Get the Celebrating 50 Years of De-Evolution box set: https://www.clubdevo.com/ See Jerry's video for "I'm Gonna Pay U Back": https://youtu.be/8kv2UMoynOw?si=77P8wvVyva7YRSfd -------------------------------------------------- Get in touch with Too Much Effing Perspective Contact us: hello@tmepshow.com Website: https://tmepshow.com IG + X: @tmepshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Synthetic Dreams Christmas Special (of sorts!) The return of Gerald Casale from legendary band, Devo We discuss, among other things, consumer anxiety around Christmas time, the making of the new 4D video for 'Lounge:Pay U Back', the future of virtual reality and AI created music Gerald also talks about the analog synths Devo used back in the 1970's Some really great stories in this one DEVO "Very Merry Something To You" Gerald V. Casale "Lounge: Pay U Back" [Official Music Video]
Bob Lewis is a poet, composer, and musician – probably best known as co-founder and early guitarist for the band DEVO. Bob attended Kent State University in the late 60s and after the Kent State shootings on May 4th, 1970, Bob and his friend Gerald Casale started exploring the theme of what they termed “de-evolution.” Peter Gregg joined them the following year and the trio recorded three proto-Devo songs —"I Been Refused", "I Need a Chick" and "Auto Modown".In 1973, they formed the band DEVO with Mark Mothersbaugh and made their debut performing at the K.S.U. Creative Arts Festival as the Sextet Devo. Bob stopped by our studio while he was in town for a Q. & A. event as part of the “DEVO 5-0: The Beginning was the End – A Fiftieth Anniversary Tribute to The De-Evolution Band.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coco and Michelle talk with Gerald “Gerry” Casale, co-founder of DEVO and proprietor of The 50 by 50 winery. Gerry talks about the foundation of the band DEVO and how it was connected to the horrific events at Kent State in 1970, when 4 of his fellow students were shot and killed by the National Guard. That event was a pivotal point in his life: it forced him to stay at the university instead of transferring to another school, and exposed him to new ideas from visiting professors. Gerry also shares how music and his success with DEVO gave him an opportunity to try great food and wine, meeting chefs like Jeremiah Tower and Wolfgang Puck who were coming up at the same time as the band. The 50 by 50 has two current releases: The 50 by 50 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2016 and The 50 by 50 Carneros Rosé of Pinot Noir 2017. Each wine harmoniously combines Gerry's love of music and wine.
Inventive Devo guitarist Bob Mothersbaugh belongs to one of the band's two sets of brothers and one set of Bobs. His older brother is Mark Mothersbaugh, and he was Bob 1 to the late Bob Casale's Bob 2, Gerald Casale's younger brother. Although Devo became known for synths, its debut was a piledriving guitar album with Bob 1's playing up front. Bob 1 also sang the “Secret Agent Man” cover, co-wrote key early songs and contributed memorable guitar parts even as sequencers took over. How did that feel? What was David Bowie's involvement with Devo? What dark impact did the success of “Whip It” have on Bob 1? Have Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale, who complained about his band co-founder on his earlier Caropop appearance, made peace? Does Devo still have a future?
Hot on the heels of Part 1 comes Part 2 of our Record Store Day Black Friday 2022 preview. This time, Marshall Crenshaw does a deep dive on his landmark eponymous 1982 debut album, and talks about Robert Gordon, legendary record producer Tom Wilson, and why the term "power pop" always wrankled him. DEVO co-founder Gerald V. Casale unveils his brand new solo EP, The Invisible Man. Todd Rundgren pops by briefly to remember his 1972 album Something/Anything? and Brian Aubert from Silversun Pickups talks about Silversun VIGups, their joint RSD Black Friday single with Garbage's Butch Vig. RSD co-founder Carrie Colliton discusses some "pairings" on her RSD Black Friday wishlist. RSD Black Friday is November 25, go to RecordStoreDay.com for the whole list. Sponsored as always by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Tito's Handmade Vodka, and Crosley turntables. Please subscribe the Record Store Day Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Happy Thanksgiving to those who observe.
The SDR Show (Sex, Drugs, & Rock-n-Roll Show) w/Ralph Sutton & Big Jay Oakerson
Devo co-founder, co-lead vocalist, and bass player Gerald Casale joins Ralph Sutton and Zac Amico and they discuss Devo's new song and video "The Invisible Man," the early days of MTV, Devo and Gerald Casale pranking audiences, covering "Satisfaction" by The Rolling Stones on SNL a week after The Rolling Stones did the same song, Gerald Casale's favorite "Whip It" cover, why "Whip It" music video couldn't be on MTV today, Devo's vodka "Trust Me," Gerald Casale's first concert, first drug and first sexual experience and so much more!(Air Date: August 27th, 2022)Support our sponsors!YoKratom.com - Check out Yo Kratom (the home of the $60 kilo) for all your kratom needs!The SDR Show merchandise is available at https://podcastmerch.com/collections/the-sdr-showYou can watch The SDR Show LIVE for FREE every Wednesday and Saturday at 9pm ET at GaSDigitalNetwork.com/LIVEOnce you're there you can sign up at GaSDigitalNetwork.com with promo code: SDR for a 7-day FREE trial with access to every SDR show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Gerald CasaleTwitter: https://twitter.com/GvC3CasaleBand Twitter: https://twitter.com/DevoInstagram: https://instagram.com/Gerald_CasaleBand Instagram: https://instagram.com/ClubDevoZac AmicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/ZASpookShowInstagram: https://instagram.com/zacisnotfunnyRalph SuttonTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamralphsuttonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamralphsutton/The SDR ShowTwitter: https://twitter.com/theSDRshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesdrshow/GaS Digital NetworkTwitter: https://twitter.com/gasdigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gasdigital/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The continuation of our conversation with the Devo co-leader goes deeper and darker into the band's history and our ominous cultural landscape. What caused Devo to split the first time, and why does Gerald Casale feel like he must do the heavy lifting now? What does he think of Mark Mothersbaugh's movie-scoring career? What was his experience directing videos by Cars, Rush and Foo Fighters? What are the stories behind his Jihad Jerry solo project and Devo's energetic reunion album, Something for Everybody? How big a hole did his late brother Bob Casale leave? Can we ever expect to hear new Devo music? Casale pulls no punches.
Devo's Gerald Casale helped conceive the concept of “de-evolution,” but even he didn't think things would get so bad. He's also not happy about that Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snub, and he has frustrations with band co-leader Mark Mothersbaugh. Devo's striking visuals and presentation, often conceived by Casale, may lead some to overlook this groundbreaking band's power. We dig into the music here, how Casale and Mothersbaugh wrote those songs and who did what. He also discusses Devo's Saturday Night Live debut (and how Neil Young factored in). Did the band wear yellow jumpsuits and red Energy Domes into the studio? You'll find out.
On Episode #68, Paul is through being cool as he gladly fanboys for DEVO, in conversation with two founding members, Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh. And Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton stops by for some updates from the RSD world. Sponsored as always by Tito's Handmade Vodka, and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. Go to RecordStoreDay.com for up-to-the-minute RSD stuff, and to find your nearest independent record store. Please consider subscribing to the Record Store Day Podcast wherever you get podcasts.
New Wave band DEVO will be performing their hits at Pier 17 on May 18. Founding members Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale join us with a preview.
Another chance to listen to my interview with the multi-talented musician - and wine maker - Gerald Casale from legendary new-wave band, Devo. One of my all-time favourite bandsAmazing to think that Casale's career spans more than 40 years - and he's still producing excellent music.....and wine! It was an absolute joy and honour to speak to him for the 20th episode
Gerald Casale's music career spans more than 40 years. He came to prominence in the late 1970s as co-founder and bass player of the new wave band Devo, which released a Top 20 hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It". Casale is the main lyricist and one of the main composers of Devo's music and directed most of Devo's music videos. He is one of only two members (along with lead singer and keyboardist Mothersbaugh) who have been with Devo throughout its entire history. Casale's brother Bob also performed with the band.Casale pursued a solo career in 2005 while still a member of Devo with the project Jihad Jerry & the Evildoers. The project received little promotion beyond a music video for the single "Army Girls Gone Wild." Jihad Jerry performed at several shows near the end of Devo's 2006 tour, performing the song "Beautiful World". He has also performed occasionally with other bands.Casale has also directed music videos for other recording artists, including The Cars ("Touch and Go"), Rush ("Mystic Rhythms"), A Perfect Circle ("Imagine"), Foo Fighters ("I'll Stick Around"), Soundgarden ("Blow Up the Outside World"), and Silverchair ("Freak" and "Cemetery"), among others.Learn more about Lyte. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gerald Casale's music career spans more than 40 years. He came to prominence in the late 1970s as co-founder and bass player of the new wave band Devo, which released a Top 20 hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It". Casale is the main lyricist and one of the main composers of Devo's music and directed most of Devo's music videos. He is one of only two members (along with lead singer and keyboardist Mothersbaugh) who have been with Devo throughout its entire history. Casale's brother Bob also performed with the band.Casale pursued a solo career in 2005 while still a member of Devo with the project Jihad Jerry & the Evildoers. The project received little promotion beyond a music video for the single "Army Girls Gone Wild." Jihad Jerry performed at several shows near the end of Devo's 2006 tour, performing the song "Beautiful World". He has also performed occasionally with other bands.Casale has also directed music videos for other recording artists, including The Cars ("Touch and Go"), Rush ("Mystic Rhythms"), A Perfect Circle ("Imagine"), Foo Fighters ("I'll Stick Around"), Soundgarden ("Blow Up the Outside World"), and Silverchair ("Freak" and "Cemetery"), among others.Learn more about Lyte.
Zig At The Gig With Robert Kidney of The Numbers Band 15-60-75 Robert Kidney founding member, singer songwriter, composer, and guitarist for the Number band. The Numbers Band (a.k.a. 15-60-75) are an American blues rock and experimental rock band formed in Kent, Ohio, United States in 1969. They are part of the 'Akron Sound' that sprang forth from their home state. The original personnel were Robert Kidney (guitar, lead vocals), the Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde's brother Terry Hynde (saxophone), Hank Smith (guitar, keyboards), Greg Colbert (bass) and Tim Hudson (drums). Chris Butler, from Tin Huey and The Waitresses, also played in the band for a stint as a bassist. They premiered as a live act at the local nightspot The Kove in July 1970. Later, they incorporated jazzy influences as well and they have stuck with their sound ever since. By 1972, Gerald Casale, future co-founder of Devo (bass), and David Robinson were added to the lineup. Casale was thrown out after wearing a monkey mask onstage. Due to interior pressures, Kidney terminated the project by year's end and joined his brother Jack's band, King of Hearts. However, King of Hearts reformed as a new Numbers Band a few weeks later with a retooled lineup that consisted of the Kidney brothers, Hynde, Drake Gleason (bass) and Jay Brown (drums). After two years of playing gigs, Brown left the band and Robinson came back. Michael Stacey (guitar), was added prior to the cutting of their 1976 live album Jimmy Bell's Still in Town. The following year, Gleason was replaced by Bart Johnson (bass). The Numbers Band, like most of the other Ohioans, never became renowned nationally and were not signed by the major labels. ENDURE: Outliers on Water Street out now! https://www.numbersband.com/shop Robert's info https://www.numbersband.com/ http://www.robertkidney.com/ https://www.facebook.com/numbersband1...
Celebrate our 70th episode with special guest Gerald Casale! Gerald and Dylan talk Rolling Stone(s), devolution, and his new Record Store Day release. The post Ep. 70 – Gerald Casale (DEVO) first appeared on comfort monk.
Celebrate our 70th episode with special guest Gerald Casale! Gerald and Dylan talk Rolling Stone(s), devolution, and his new Record Store Day release. The post Ep. 70 – Gerald Casale (DEVO) first appeared on comfort monk.
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We need YOU to go vote for DEVO. Go to I Rocked the Fan Vote today and vote for DEVO to make it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Vote today and tell all your friends. Gerald Casale's music career spans more than 40 years. He came to prominence in the late 1970s as co-founder and bass player of the new wave band Devo, which released a Top 20 hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It". Casale is the main lyricist and one of the main composers of Devo's music and directed most of Devo's music videos. He is one of only two members (along with lead singer and keyboardist Mothersbaugh) who have been with Devo throughout its entire history. Casale's brother Bob also performed with the band.Casale pursued a solo career in 2005 while still a member of Devo with the project Jihad Jerry & the Evildoers. The project received little promotion beyond a music video for the single "Army Girls Gone Wild." Jihad Jerry performed at several shows near the end of Devo's 2006 tour, performing the song "Beautiful World". He has also performed occasionally with other bands.Casale has also directed music videos for other recording artists, including The Cars ("Touch and Go"), Rush ("Mystic Rhythms"), A Perfect Circle ("Imagine"), Foo Fighters ("I'll Stick Around"), Soundgarden ("Blow Up the Outside World"), and Silverchair ("Freak" and "Cemetery"), among others.Learn more about Lyte. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We need YOU to go vote for DEVO. Go to I Rocked the Fan Vote today and vote for DEVO to make it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Vote today and tell all your friends. Gerald Casale's music career spans more than 40 years. He came to prominence in the late 1970s as co-founder and bass player of the new wave band Devo, which released a Top 20 hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It". Casale is the main lyricist and one of the main composers of Devo's music and directed most of Devo's music videos. He is one of only two members (along with lead singer and keyboardist Mothersbaugh) who have been with Devo throughout its entire history. Casale's brother Bob also performed with the band.Casale pursued a solo career in 2005 while still a member of Devo with the project Jihad Jerry & the Evildoers. The project received little promotion beyond a music video for the single "Army Girls Gone Wild." Jihad Jerry performed at several shows near the end of Devo's 2006 tour, performing the song "Beautiful World". He has also performed occasionally with other bands.Casale has also directed music videos for other recording artists, including The Cars ("Touch and Go"), Rush ("Mystic Rhythms"), A Perfect Circle ("Imagine"), Foo Fighters ("I'll Stick Around"), Soundgarden ("Blow Up the Outside World"), and Silverchair ("Freak" and "Cemetery"), among others.Learn more about Lyte.
Gerry Casale is a genius. There, I've said it. I became a close friend with him when we first met in 1981 when his US management company (DEVO, Neil Young, The Residents, etc.) took on Heaven 17. His friendly and iconoclastic personality has always been a major inspiration for me and many musicians I know. His integrated artistic and philosophical approach is worthy of much more credit than merely his appearance as a rock star. He is a true renaissance man, with a beautiful, humanistic core. Gerry's music career spans more than 40 years. He came to prominence in the late 1970s as co-founder and bass player of the new wave concept band Devo, which became massively popular worldwide in the late 70's and 80's. Casale is the main lyricist and one of the main composers of Devo's music and directed most of Devo's music videos. He is one of only two members (along with lead singer and keyboardist Mothersbaugh) who have been with Devo throughout its entire history. Enjoy this illuminating conversation. We are all Devo!
Devo's Gerald Casale joins us for a discussion of the movies that made Devo!
If ever there were a time for DEVO, THIS is that de-evolutionary time! In this episode, Peter interviews iconoclastic New Wave band DEVO's founding member, co-songwriter and co-lead singer Gerald Casale to learn the real story behind the surprising hit song "Whip It." Gerald also discusses how "Whip It" from the band's 3rd album "Freedom of Choice" - which hit its 40th year milestone in 2020 - represented a sea change to electronic dance music from the band's earlier guitar-driven songs. Gerald similarly delves into the song "Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA" from that earlier second album (and discusses its origins as well). Finally, Gerald and Peter discuss DEVO's relevance and impact today - DEVO's future plans for tomorrow - and the de-evolutionary years ahead.
Phil and Ted continue their conversation with Gerald Casale the co-founder of DEVO. In Part 2, DEVO is discovered by David Bowie, launching them into a platinum record sensation that all came crashing down… or as Gerald calls it, DEVOlution. Gerald discusses collaborating with Brian Eno to produce their first album and how they were labeled as “difficult” in the studio. Their biggest hit, “Whip It” was written as a satire of American exceptionalism, but when radio stations misinterpreted it as an ode to a twisted sexual fantasy, DEVO played along and produced a hilarious send up music video that played for decades on MTV. Gerald offers a surprising reason for why DEVO eventually devolved as a band, and how the pandemic is taking a toll on himself and the band’s latest prospects for a reunion.
Gerald Casale is the co-founder of the iconic rock band DEVO. In Part 1, “Are we not men?” Gerald tells how he was caught in the crossfire of the May 4 Massacre at Kent State University, a personally shattering event that gave birth to one of the most intense punk bands of the 1970s, DEVO. Gerald offers his take on current events and warns kids today that they’re threatened with the same shattering lesson he suffered in the Kent State shootings. He discusses the origins of DEVO as an art movement intended on making music video laser discs, not LP records and in the process pioneered the music video. DEVO’s unique sound was so new that they were widely criticized and even physically assaulted by NY punk bands for being “different.”
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Gerald Casale is best known as co-founder and bass player of the ‘80s band Devo – a group with a style all their own with hits like “Whip It.” As the band became successful and toured the world, Gerald fell in love with great food and wine. Recently this composer and performer became a Napa Valley vintner. His Fifty By Fifty is one of Napa’s newest wineries. Enjoy! For more visit: TheFiftyByFifty.com
DEVO founding member Gerald Casale traverses the eerily beautiful soundscapes of ambient music pioneer Brian Eno’s 1975 album Another Green World. For guest playlists, new music influenced by this album, and full show notes, go to The500podcast.com. Join the movement.
Gerard Vincent "Jerry" Casale (nacido Gerald Vincent Pizzuti , 28 de julio de 1948) es un cantante, compositor, multiinstrumentista, productor de discos y director de video musical estadounidense.La carrera musical de Casale abarca más de 40 años. Él vino a la prominencia en los últimos años 70 como cofundador y bajista de la banda new wave: Devo.
Gerard Vincent "Jerry" Casale (nacido Gerald Vincent Pizzuti , 28 de julio de 1948) es un cantante, compositor, multiinstrumentista, productor de discos y director de video musical estadounidense.La carrera musical de Casale abarca más de 40 años. Él vino a la prominencia en los últimos años 70 como cofundador y bajista de la banda new wave: Devo.
Podgodz 227 Recorded 10 January 2017 Freakout: oh, wait, freakout averted. Maybe more snow? Listener email from a chucklefucker Subject: From the totally *not* evil CEO of Laffable Top 5 shows of the Week – LAX Up for contention but not making the list this week No Agenda #893” Throw A Rock Roderick on the Line #231: First Banana BBC Radio 4 News Quiz Extra Roadwork #51: The Grease on the Windshield Random Trek #130: Breaking the Ice with Monty Ashley No Such Thing As A Fish: Queen Orca Top 5 – LAX 5) Eureka #197: The One When The Boys Fought TV Guidance Counsellor #198: Gerald Casale and Josh 2.0 of DEVO 4) Liar City: Psycho Skate 3) Defocused #130: Twitter’s Our Read More →
Podgodz 227 Recorded 10 January 2017 Freakout: oh, wait, freakout averted. Maybe more snow? Listener email from a chucklefucker Subject: From the totally *not* evil CEO of Laffable Top 5 shows of the Week – LAX Up for contention but not making the list this week No Agenda #893” Throw A Rock Roderick on the Line #231: First Banana BBC Radio 4 News Quiz Extra Roadwork #51: The Grease on the Windshield Random Trek #130: Breaking the Ice with Monty Ashley No Such Thing As A Fish: Queen Orca Top 5 – LAX 5) Eureka #197: The One When The Boys Fought TV Guidance Counsellor #198: Gerald Casale and Josh 2.0 of DEVO 4) Liar City: Psycho Skate 3) Defocused #130: Twitter's Our Read More →
Recorded LIVE! at NorthEast Comic Con Today Ken welcomes Gerald Casale and Josh 2.0 from the band Devo to the show. Ken, Jerry and Josh discuss forsaking being a Hippie at Kent State, the origins of the theory of Devolution, Mid-Century Low Culture, art movements, growing into a dystopian stupidity, pop sci-fi, Night Flight, The Complete Truth about De-Evolution, Duck and Cover, growing a Catholic Heretic, Fridays, Saturday Night Live, Andy Kaufman, pioneering music videos, wanting to put out a Video Disc a year, Ohio, Pioneer Laserdiscs, taking time to develop, Heavy Metal, Working in a Coal Mine, Satisfaction, becoming a pop act, Whip It, living in The Right Stuff, early days of MTV, directing videos for the Cars and Klymaxx, censorship, Jane Sibbery and her cow's udders, She-Bop, the French Fry and the Donut, Rage Against the Machine's Beautiful World, working with the Funk Investigators, modern remakes of Devo videos, why telling the truth makes you a target, what the "end game" is, the devaluation of cultural capital, appearing on Square Pegs, Neil Young's Human Highway, how Josh got into Devo, stage battle scars, the dangers of playing Uncontrollable Urge, Brian Eno, Oblique Strategies, waiting for David Bowie, Weird Al's Dare to be Stupid, and creating ideas for the universe.
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Devo performs at The Arcada Theatre in St Charles, IL Saturday June 21, 2014. This show is a benefit for the family of Robert Casale, Gerald's brother, who passed away suddenly earlier this year. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Devo perform the legendary experimental music the band created between 1974-1977. This is the first time in 30 years many of the songs have been performed live. In this conversation in Cara's Basement Gerald Casale talks about losing his brother, about his winery, golf, Devo's experience jamming at Lollapalooza and what to expect at the show this Saturday!
Gerald Casale, a founding member of the 1980s punk rock/new wave band DEVO, pops in as a special guest on Arden Moore’s Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio to unleash his new song with a political bite. It’s called Don’t Roof Rack Me, Bro (Seamus Unleashed) and it spotlights the tragic tale of an Irish setter named Seamus who rode 12 hours in a wooden crate on top of the vehicle driven years ago by now presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Casale’s song is more of an appeal to treating companion animals humanely. Discover more about this DEVO icon and get the chance to hear this song by tuning into this special show. Questions or Comments? Send them to: arden@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Oh Behave - DEVO’s Gerald Casale Goes Punk and Political With His New Song: Don’t Roof Rack Me, Bro with Arden Moore
Gaye Ann Bruno is the co-host of the “Between the Sheets” podcast. The show, which also features Terri Nunn of the Eighties band Berlin, has gained a reputation for its “no-holds-barred” style and unique lineup of guests (which includes reclusive Jefferson Airplane vocalist Grace Slick, porn star Tera Patrick, and Devo bassist Gerald Casale). Bruno has also managed several prominent bands, worked as a DJ, and is currently a TV network executive. Icon Fetch talks with the multi-faceted host about the origins of her show (which also featured Motels’ frontwoman Martha Davis at one point), and some of the crazy stories of her guests.
Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh are founding members of the art-rock band Devo. They had remarkable chart success in the early 1980s, including the hit Whip It. Their philosophy of devolution, compelling videos and bold aesthetic presentation were as big a part of the band as their danceable rock music. Their latest record, Something For Everybody, is their first since 1990.
Welcome back to the Story Behind The Song. In this special bonus episode, we revisit an interview with Gerald Casale of DEVO from late 2020 to talk about a 1980 single that wasn't originally a single "Whip It."This interview was previously unreleased, but we are sharing to honor DEVO's 50th anniversary this year. It is a vibrant interview of a still vital artist and band that continue to make their mark as they look forward to touring once again in a new post-pandemic world, and to celebrate a half-century of de-evolution.Did you know that this new wave hit was influenced by RnB and Prince? The song wasn't even supposed to be a lead single but thanks to the independence of DJs back in the early 1980s and the creation of MTV and the music video "Whip It" organically became a smash and changed the band's whole trajectory and the world forever.Listen to this episode of The Story Behind the Song now, and make sure to like, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch a segment of the interview on YouTube.You can keep an eye on the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our series, and follow host Peter Csathy on Twitter @pcsathy and at Creative Media.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy