Devo have introduced a one off date within the UK as a part of their farewell tour in 2023.
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The brand new wave pioneers will carry out at London’s Eventim Apollo on August 19 to rejoice 50 years in music.
Tickets go on sale this Friday (March 3) at 10am GMT and may be bought right here.
It comes after the band have been just lately introduced among the many first wave of acts at Øya Competition 2023 alongside Sigrid and FKA Twigs.
JUST ANNOUNCED: In celebration of their fiftieth yr and as a part of their Farewell Tour, pioneering synth-pop legends @DEVO might be taking part in the Eventim Apollo in London this August – their one and solely UK present!
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— Eventim Apollo (@EventimApollo) February 28, 2023
The Norwegian pageant is about to return once more from August 8 to 12, 2023, going down in Tøyenparken, Oslo.
Different artists introduced on the line-up embrace Caroline Polachek, Shygirl, Amyl and The Sniffers, Obongjayar and TV GIRL. Extra names might be confirmed within the coming months. Tickets are on sale now and may be bought right here.
Final yr the band have been nominated for the Rock And Roll Corridor Of Fame and so they advised NME on the time that if the band have been inducted they supposed to commemorate the historic honour by being buried subsequent to the museum in Cleveland, Ohio.
“On one hand, I like John Lydon’s view. When he was requested: ‘What wouldn’t it imply to be inducted?’, he replied: ‘I’d be questioning what we did mistaken’,” stated frontman Mark Mothersbaugh. “However the actuality is the Rock And Roll Corridor Of Fame is greater than simply being about the obvious traits of rock and roll – it additionally consists of ideas and concepts that modified rock and roll.”
He continued: “On the threat of being conceited, I believe Devo – greater than our document gross sales – had an affect on the aesthetic and trajectory of rock and roll, so it might be good to be recognised.
“The Rock And Roll Corridor Of Fame is in Cleveland, and Ohio’s nice as a result of they’ve actually relaxed burial guidelines. You might have your grandpa buried in your again, and even your entrance, yard if you’d like. So if we get inducted, I’m going to purchase a property proper subsequent door to the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame – possibly even only one parking house – and have all of Devo buried there.”
He additionally stated he voted for Dolly Parton.
In the long run the band misplaced out to the likes of Eminem, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Lionel Richie, Parton, Judas Priest and Pat Benatar.
In the meantime, this yr’s nominations have been just lately revealed with Kate Bush, Missy Elliott, Cyndi Lauper, Rage In opposition to The Machine, George Michael and The White Stripes all up for potential induction this yr.
