50 Years of DEVOlution (Continued): DEVO at the Met - May 1, 2025 by John Brenner The phrase “bucket list” gets tossed around so often it can lose its meaning—but every now and then, it truly fits. For me, if there was ever a “White Whale” band sitting at the very top of my bucket list, it was DEVO. Since Mark Mothersbaugh has his other life creating brilliant music for TV and movies, DEVO isn’t always a priority. Their sporadic reunions and rare tours made them feel like a mythical creature—hugely influential, yet always just out of reach. DEVO was one of the first bands I latched onto when I started digging into punk rock, but for years, seeing them live just never panned out. So when they announced another leg of their 50th anniversary/farewell tour—with the first stop in Philadelphia—I was ecstatic. I was finally going to see DEVO. My friend and I arrived at the Met on a Thursday night, buzzing with anticipation. Side note: the Met is stunning. I hadn’t been there since it re...