'DEVO: THE MEN WHO MAKE THE MUSIC' w/ Dave Markey (Pt 1 of 2)

This week, we present the first of our two-part episode with filmmaker, musician, and photographer DAVE MARKEY (‘1991: The Year Punk Broke,' ‘Lovedolls Superstar,’ Painted Willie on SST records) about 'the change our lives forever' videotape for both of us: DEVO’s ‘The Men Who Make The Music.’   We discuss how Devo has been the most influential influence on our life and creative work, getting picked on for liking DEVO and pushing back, Neil Young working with the band, the proper way to say Boojie Boy, Devo’s video director (Chuck Statler) singular style and use of non-actors, the concept of selling out, early MTV, seeing Devo live, Dr. Demento & SNL, Devo being championed as a Los Angeles band, dealing with Whip It as a hit song, Dave’s early work as a teenage filmmaker, Devo’s evolution of songwriting, how sexy Mark Mothersbaugh is, CLUB DEVO, John Lydon almost joining Devo, bands jumping on the New Wave bandwagon and how the Devo’s body of work could be absolutely frightening.  So take your hotsy-totsy swinger, put them under pressure, and watch them fall apart on this week’s Revolutions Per Movie.David Markey:www.wegotpowerfilms.comRevolutions Per Movie:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.New episodes of Revolutions Per Movies are released every Thursday, and if you like the show, please subscribe, rate, and review it on your favorite podcast app.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support the show is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie, where you can get weekly bonus episodes and exclusive goods sent to you just for joining.patreon.com/revolutionspermovie@revolutionspermvoieX, BlueSky: @revpermovieTheme by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.comArtwork by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.