That crowd didn’t deserve them. What a great set. Brilliant!

What a PERFECT SET!! So many people in that crowd have no idea what they just witnessed.

One of the greatest bands of all time ,Metallica should have opened for them

Gotta love the irony of the crowd singing "we are DEVO". They had no clue lol.

I'm a 53 ys old metal head and a DEVO fan since 1978.

Devo fan since 1980. It was the B52's and Devo all through high school.

I'm sitting here watching this. With a huge grin on my face. What a performance. I love these guys. Will anything as unique as this ever surface again in modern music? The peculiar, unique factors of the time, the place, the individual character of each member of this band, the inventiveness of limited technology.. i don't know how to explain what I mean. Akron, I salute you. And your men.

These guys are amazing. Bought my first DEVO album in high school... I'm now 61 and still LOVE their music. Their complex rhythms and arrangements make them truly one of the most unique bands ever. 👍

RIP Alan Myers and Bob Casale :(

DEVO absolutely KILLED IT!! One of the tightest, most creative live acts you will ever see, totally underrated musicians!!!

Pure, unadulterated, raw, powerful, honest genius.

The crowd is paralyzed in amazement..

goodbye Bob and Alan...thanks for you art....

Fantastic! The most underrated band ever!

1. Intro 0:01 2. Whip It 2:36 3. Girl U Want 5:27 4. Satisfaction 8:50 5. Uncontrollable Urge 12:38 6. Blockhead 16:18 7. Mongoloid 19:45 8. Jocko Homo 24:24 9. Smart Patrol / Mr. DNA 30:27 / 34:19 10. Gut Feeling (Slap Your Mammy) 37:26 / 41:19 11. Gates Of Steel 42:14 12. Come Back Jonee 47:09 13. Credits 51:54

I love Mark's blooper on "Come Back Jonee," where he runs over to his keyboard after the 1st verse, only to realize it's not time for the synth solo yet.

To this day, one of the top 5 live performances I've seen and heard. Josh Freese is one amazing drummer and infused a ton of energy into the band. Spectacular.

I for one. Absolutely am obsessed with Bob's solo in Smart Patrol/Mr.Dna, incredible

Devo is one of the best when it comes to live...and I have seen the best.

A lot of Devo's artistic genius was in their videos. So many subtle pokes into the toilet of a society that humanity was, has become, and is becoming. I miss these guys. They never truly got the recognition that they deserved.

hahahaha The audience is so lost... What a superb show DEVO is so cool!

That's a crowd full of devolution if I've ever saw one.

this performance includes my favorite version of smart patrol/Mr. DNA. they absolutely destroyed during that part of the song, it was insane. and the way it transitions into gut feeling and Gerry goes "shhh" is almost hypnotizing. amazing performance

Damn, they rocked 'Gates of Steel' really hard! Love Devo!!

Thumbs Up if you're watching this in 2018 when you heard Devo is coming Back!

This is close to their greatest performance of all their great ones.All the killer songs are blazed away,even though there's more that could be there too.Given that it's a long time back, this is magnificent live mastery.Their latest show at Desert Daze was supernatural. The most unique band who I still love eternally in my 60s now and for all time.

Rest in Peace Bob Casale, spent many concerts rocking with you and Devo. Thanks for the good times.

This was my introduction to Devo, had no idea they were a kick ass rock n roll band.

DEVO rocks. I am a mongoloid and I approve this message.

I was at this show. Yeah I am old school and one of the oldest people in the crowd and you can see that the younger crowd did not understand and/or appreciate DEVO. No matter I always have and went to the shoe specifically to see them. At the old Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA. yeah remember. saw all the Oingo Boingo shows there too

37:26 Gut Feeling. One of the best true surf-guitar songs of all time along with David Kendrick on drums...just incredible!

Wow! Just Wow! The whole performance is great.. particularly Jocko Homo into Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA!

Bought Are we Not Men... the day it came out. The energy and consistency and geniuses.... Remarkable. The drummer here was so good and pounded non-stop. The crowd were likely not expecting this. And more likely, became Devo fans for the rest of their lives. At least those who were not already! Thank you for the video.

they need to be in the R&R Hall of Fame...like that means anything..but still...

Whoah ... this was an awesome live performance ! After "Whip It" the crowd seemed unsure. But it didn't take them long to realize they were having their asses rocked, and DEVO were in peak form. Wonder how many left this concert and went and bought DEVO albums ? We longtime spud-heads have been knowing what a super band they have been all along. Too bad the mindless masses never caught on..... but after a concert like this, you can't deny them any longer.

I got to open for DEVO at Metro in Boston 1980. Great show. The DEVO guys were great personally.

Devo is at their best with the guitar heavy sound of their earlier albums. Thanks for the memories!

Saw these guys in Norman, OK, after a memorial service for my Grandmother in 1982. My cousin had an extra ticket and invited me to go with him. Turns out the the seats were row 2, center. Maybe the best concert I've been to (out of maybe 200?). Back in the day, they were fucking crazy. Guitarist literally did a kneepad slide of the stage into our row. Turned to the girl in front of me and tore her top off. Jumped on-stage w/o missing a beat. Shortly after, a roadie gave her and her friend backstage passes! Good times!

That drummer POWERS!!!!!!!!!!

DEVO is right up there with the best of the all time rock-n-roll groups.

Love DEVO,. Seen them at the Sana Monica Civic Center back in their Hey Day!!!! People going nuts!!! One guy tried climbing up on stage and was greeted by a Doc Martin to the face by the lead guitarist 🥾💥!!!!! Never missed a note. It was freak'n Epic!!!! I'll never forget that night. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

If you haven't heard DEVO Muzak it's great! Mark is genious. That drummer rules big time !

Punk Fuckin Rock. They owned that bbq crowd. Probably would have lost my last marble being there. My first cassette tape as a 10 year old kid was New Traditionalists. Never gets old.

Qué pedazo de banda! Una de las mejores sin duda. Saludos desde Chile!!!

I was there in the 5th row from the front, and believe me everybody gave Devo a great reception. I didnt see any ungrateful people at all. Everyone including the metal heads , punks goths, jocks, geeks etc. was enjoying a truly grear Devo comeback.

They were so far ahead of their time that they startled the music industry of their era.

This is my favorite DEVO thing. And DEVO is my favorite thing.

I dont think there is a single person on this planet that dislikes Devo.

What a privilege to have seen this concert. DEVO - You've made a unique and unmatched musical art experience, unlike any other group or band before or since. I'm managing to get through all the live videos from your beginning at Kent State to the 80s Cruise. You guys are a total inspiration.

I'm a Devo fan from 1980. They rocks! Cheers from Buenos Aires Rock City, Argentina!

What an original band they rocked in the early 80s god bless secret agent Man

They are clearly having so much fun! Makes me enjoy it even more. And if some people weren't into it first they soon won them over.

I have always loved Devo for their innovation and their take on popular music... They get my vote...

Back in the day I seen them in Bakersfield California, twice. Both times were out of this world badass 💫

I like the unique time signature on blockhead. These guys are really technical!

1 of the best bands ever assembled no question In the history of Music

RIP Bob 2 (originally trained as a medical radiation technologist, but recruited by his brother Gerald Casale to join the band).

No doubt… ❤blockhead ..these guys make me happy 🦷

It's a beautiful world we live in with Devo

One can imagine Metallica waiting in the back stage area listening to Devo crushing every set, looking at each other thinking, " Shiiiit! wtf! Devo killed it, and now we are scheduled next..!" ..........Oh yeah,,,,!,

I watched this, and immediately had to watch it again. Now it's one of my favorite video live performances. They were really "up" for this performance. Nerds rule!

These guys are always a favorite. Arangements and presentation rocks.

I still remember their debut on SNL…..it was pretty mind blowing at that time. I’m glad I was there to watch them.

You simply can NOT get better than a Devo live show.

Drummer goes nuts at Blockhead :D Devo Rocks!

The Foo Fighters know a great drummer when they see one. Good luck Josh on your new gig.

I loved this, DEVO has always been one of my favorite groups. I saw them live twice in Reno once at the Centennial Colisium and once at the Old Gym up at the University of Nevada both times in the very early 80s. At the gym i was right up at the stage with no one else in front of me, just the band! I actually met Mark up at the KOZZ radio station and he signed my tickets!

Most entertaining band on the planet,cartoon rock at its finest. God bless Devo for making my life so much more enjoyable.

Bob 1 was ripping Gates of Steel! Awesome. The whole band was rocking, especially Jeff Friedl on the drums. A great vid. Thanks for the upload!

one of my favorite bands of ALL TIME I LOVE U DEVO!!

Massive ! This is the devo I remember . Fkn love this . 🤓

Simplemente ¡B A N D A Z A!

Great performance! No props, music speaks for itself...enjoyed this

That's AWESOME...seem them with (Lollapalooza) my teenage daughter wayyy back then with many other GREAT bands...she LOVE them...showed her the music I grew up with...GREAT bonding moment

Greatest and most genius punk band ever! DEVOOOOOOOOOOO

wow cool..people don't understand how good these guys were musically..they were not fakes. I was never a big fan but as a musician respected their talents.

What an amazing show, also on the bill that day The Ramones, Rancid, SoundGarden and Metallica 😎🎸

I saw them in Sheffield (UK) in the early 70's. Fabulous!

Once again Spuds,,,,I was at this show. DEVO kicked boot, and the crowd responded well. people were high fiving,, pogoing,,and would not shut the heck up during the songs.. the crowd screamed through every tune, and were happy to see DEVO,,some for the first time. they were surprised at how DEVO ACTUALLY ROCKS.

This is just my favorite live performance. I love this video so much, oh my!!!

Wow! Always contemporary, you can't define these guys..... Great rhythms, beat, lyrics. Thanks for posting this!!

Whenever I start taking life too serious, I come to DEVO to set me back on course.

One of my two best concerts. Zeppelin-1977 - Devo 1981

Another awsome DEVO's concert. we are DEVO!! I love this band!

Greatest rock band ever.

I was at this show, and Devo replace another band, those that were lucky enough to see 👀 these music Time travelers, now they have pasted through are most recent decades of music pasted, and now they are heading into are music future and beyond, thank you it was a blast▫️◽🔲🔳🔲◽▫️

Same energy after 40 years these guys are the best ever.

I'll bet that DEVO had more fans after this set then before!

Drummer deserves an extra cut.... he's working hard out there!

the best ,the best ,fredom is he rock is devo for news generations.chile santiago.

that was hectic. Damn 90's DEVO absolutely ripped it. Gawh they're so good I LOVE YOU DEVO!

Most under rated band ever?

Blown away by this amazing Gig, Excellent editing and sound quality. Outstanding performance, they sure don't make 'em like this any more

The coolest thing about Devo's cover of RS is they bring s laidback, smooth-s-butter, funkiness to Satisfaction that Mick and guys couldn't. I imagine The Stones were proud of Devo.

"Anything could happen..." Love you DEVO

Man, im almost ashamed to say this but i have to be honest fellow SPUDS, im now 39 and a UK lad and only found this, now 1 of my top 3/4 bands in the last 3 years!!! I know, i know sad indeed!! But whats the saying??,..its NEVER to late, if you are your too old,..LOL!! THANK-YOU DEVO for such a huge tip-top back catalogue for me to pop my cherry to, along with my brain!!! TBH ive never met as much as 1 other DEVO head over here in Scotland, dear, dear, dear!! Thanks to K. Cobain and looking through my local music stores "new-wave" section when purchasing a copy of Joy Division,s U.P on Vinyl!! Greetings from Bonnie Scotland to ALL DEVO heads!

Just got to the end of the vid. YES! there are "headbangers" out there who get into DEVO. I am just but one.

WOW they are brilliant. ouço-os desde os 16 anos e tenho 63.

I was at this show. August 3rd 1996 at Irvine Meadows, Lollapalooza. For anyone curious the line-up was Screaming trees Devo Rancid The ramones A martial arts display Soundgarden Metallica. There was an opener before screaming trees but I forgot their name…I was 14 years old. Yeah most of the people including me were there for sound garden and Metallica. At least that day turned me onto the Ramones. Again I was 14.