Devo's "Whip It" with Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh

About this episode

Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale of Devo discuss their hit song 'Whip It' and its influences.

Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale join Diallo & LUXXURY to break down their classic new-wave hit “Whip It.” They discuss the band’s origins at Kent State, share the surprising influences on the song from Roy Orbison to Thomas Pynchon, and break down that iconic music video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Diallo, LUXXURY

Guests: Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald Casale

Topics covered

• Devo
• music video
• new-wave
• song influences
• band origins

Keywords

• Devo
• Whip It
• Mark Mothersbaugh
• Gerald Casale
• music video
• Kent State
• Roy Orbison
• Thomas Pynchon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Devo

Books & works: Whip It

Places: Kent State

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