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April Thomson
July 21, 2017 | Kilmarnock, UT
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Bob Casale
1952 - 2014 (Age 61)
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NEW YORK (AP) - Bob Casale, the guitarist for Devo, best known for the 1980 hit "Whip It," has died of heart failure, his brother and band member Gerald Casale said Tuesday. He was 61.
Devo founding member Casale said in a statement that his younger brother's death Monday was "sudden" and "a total shock."
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"As an original member of Devo, Bob Casale was there in the trenches with me from the beginning," Casale said. "He was my level-headed brother, a solid performer and talented audio engineer, always giving more than he got."
No further details on his death were provided.
The Ohio-based Devo introduced themselves to the world in 1977 by making a frenetic version of the Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction." The new wave band released its Brian Eno-produced debut, "Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!," in 1978 and reached platinum status with 1980's "Freedom of Choice," which featured "Whip It."
Gerald Casale formed Devo with lead singer Mark Mothersbaugh. Alan Myers, the group's drummer, died last year after a battle with cancer age at 58.
Devo is short for devolution, the idea that man was regressing into an earlier state.
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Copyright 2014 The Associated Press.
Guest Book
Valenda Newell
November 21, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
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Rest in peace.
Per-Arne Ekfeldt
June 09, 2015 | Stockholm
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What a touching and moving legacy for Bob Casale one of the world's leader in this unique musical endeavor, one we will probably never experience again. A great talent who has done so much and cared so deeply for others through fine works. “I pray that he may grant you through the abundance of his glory to be made mighty in the man you are inside, with power through his spirit… (Ephesians 3:16) Bob was a gifted person who is surely a loss to us all but we are inspired by the many astounding...
January 11, 2015 | GA
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This was truly an amazing person with so much talent the loss is clearly ours. Prayers fill our hearts and burst forth from our mouths to God asking him to let us remember clearly the love we have for this wonderful person gone from our lives never forgetting the joy we shared. Hebrews 6:10.
April 28, 2014 | GA
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Words can not describe the supreme joy that you, your brother and your bandmates brought into my life. You will be missed greatly. My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Robert Casale. May they find peace in the knowledge that Robert was loved, and will be loved, by fans around the globe, as long as music graces the ear of humankind.
Ruth Snapper
March 25, 2014 | Brooklyn, NY
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So sorry to hear of this, love this group. Still have my Devo Album....yes vinyl not a CD. Loved the different style and approach to their music. My deepest sympathy to the family....
Charlene Kaufman
February 28, 2014 | Fort Wayne, IN
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So sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you in time of need, and time of sadness.
Char
February 26, 2014 | Aurora
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We cannot feel life losses without first feeling the blessing what God gave us. life! Psalm36:9;Acts17:24,25.
February 25, 2014
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