Editing Devo (section)

=== 2014–present: Current activities ===
Immediately following from the Hardcore tour, Devo continued to tour a 'greatest hits' style show.<ref name="auto" /> Josh Hager joined the band at this time, playing guitar<ref>{{Cite web|title=8/27/14: Josh Hager On Guitar |website=Clubdevo.com|url=http://www.clubdevo.com/2014/08/29/82714-josh-hager-on-guitar/|access-date=October 27, 2021|language=en-US}}</ref> and keyboards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=8/27/14: Josh2 Whip It |url=http://www.clubdevo.com/2014/08/29/82714-josh2-whip-it/ |access-date=October 27, 2021 |website=Clubdevo.com |language=en-US}}</ref> On April 29, 2016, Devo performed at [[Will Ferrell]] and [[Chad Smith]]'s Red Hot Benefit.<ref>{{Cite web|title=DEVO Live Guide - 2016 to 2020|url=http://huboon.com/2016_18.html|access-date=October 27, 2021|website=huboon.com}}</ref>

On May 22, Robert Mothersbaugh Sr., father of Mark, Bob, and Jim Mothersbaugh, died. Robert had portrayed [[General Boy]] in various Devo films.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/rip_devo_figure_robert_general_boy_motherbaugh |title=R.I.P. Devo Figure Robert 'General Boy' Motherbaugh |website=Exclaim.ca |access-date=May 23, 2016}}</ref>

In 2017, the official [[Twitter]] account for the ''Are We Not Men?'' documentary film, which had been in production since 2009,<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Lambert|first=Alix|date=December 12, 2012|title=Director Tony Pemberton Talks Russia, Film and Devo|url=http://filmmakermagazine.com/53266-tony-pemberton-talks-russia-film-and-devo/#.Vc1b6fmrQ-5|magazine=[[Filmmaker (magazine)|Filmmaker]]|access-date=August 13, 2015}}</ref> stated that "the film was finished years ago" and that "mm [Mark Mothersbaugh] is blocking its release".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/DEVOfilm/status/911615086070046720|title=It is sad. For us too. The film was finished years ago, mm is blocking its release.|first=DEVO|last=Documentary|publisher=[[Twitter]]|date=September 23, 2017}}</ref> Jeff Winner, who was consulting producer for the Devo documentary, went on to state that he and director Tony Pemberton<ref>{{Citation |title=Are We Not Men? - IMDb |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2089617/ |access-date=2023-03-05 |language=en-US}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=March 2023|reason=IMDb falls under USERG.}} had "delivered the film that was contracted, and on schedule. It's now in the hands of the band to decide when/how it's released/distributed."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/DEVOfilm/status/911763761760960512|title=We delivered the film that was contracted, and on schedule. It's now in the hands of the band to decide when/how it's released/distributed.|first=DEVO|last=Documentary|publisher=[[Twitter]]|date=September 23, 2017}}</ref>

Devo headlined the [[Burger Records|Burger Boogaloo]] festival in Oakland, California, on June 30, 2018, with comedian and former [[Trenchmouth]] drummer [[Fred Armisen]] on drums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.clubdevo.com/2018/07/07/fred-armisen-at-devo-rehearsal/|title=Fred Armisen at DEVO Rehearsal |website=Clubdevo.com}}</ref> On October 12, 2020, Devo performed at the Desert Daze festival, with Jeff Friedl on drums.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Blueskye|first=Brian|title=Desert Daze may be your last chance to see Devo. 'No plans' for farewell tour, bassist says|url=https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/music/2019/08/22/desert-daze-might-be-your-last-time-see-devo-no-plans-farwell-tour-gerald-casale/2011388001/|access-date=October 27, 2021|website=The Desert Sun|language=en-US}}</ref>

In January 2021, [[Funko]] released two Devo Funko Pops inspired by the group's "Whip It" and "Satisfaction" music videos.<ref>{{Cite web|title=DEVO Funko Pop! Figures |website=Clubdevo.com|url=http://www.clubdevo.com/2021/01/26/devo-funko-pop-figures/|access-date=February 4, 2021|language=en-US}}</ref> One month later, the band starred in ''Devolution: A Devo Theory'', a television documentary based entirely on their theory of devolution,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Devolution: A Devo Theory|url=https://iview.abc.net.au/show/devolution-a-devo-theory|access-date=October 27, 2021|website=ABC iview|language=en}}</ref> which had been completed in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Devolution: A DEVO Theory|url=https://www.sidebfilms.com/devolution|access-date=October 27, 2021|website=Side B Films (Australia)|language=en-AU|archive-date=February 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201235211/https://www.sidebfilms.com/devolution|url-status=dead}}</ref> In September, Devo performed a short three-date tour of the USA, including a show at [[Riot Fest]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 16, 2021|title=DEVO Events {|website=Clubdevo.com|url=http://www.clubdevo.com/devo-events/|access-date=October 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210916215123/http://www.clubdevo.com/devo-events/|archive-date=September 16, 2021}}</ref> These performances marked the return of Josh Freese on drums,<ref>{{Cite web|title=10_dont-shoot-2 |website=Clubdevo.com|url=http://www.clubdevo.com/rl_gallery/riot-fest-sept-19th-2021__trashed/10_dont-shoot-2/|access-date=October 27, 2021|language=en-US}}</ref> who had not played live with Devo in over five years.

Shortly afterwards, Gerald Casale announced the release of an official Devo potato-based vodka through the Trust Me Vodka brand. The packaging for the drink was themed around Devo imagery and featured original artwork. It was signed by the group's co-founders Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh, as well as Bob Mothersbaugh.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pearis|first=Bill|title=DEVO launch limited edition Trust Me Vodka box set|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/devo-launch-limited-edition-trust-me-vodka-box-set/|access-date=December 2, 2021|website=BrooklynVegan|date=November 24, 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

On October 24, 2021, [[John Hinckley Jr.|John Hinckley Jr]] posted on Twitter that he had not received any royalties for Devo's song "I Desire" in 35 years. "I Desire" had been written by Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale for their 1982 album ''Oh, No! It's Devo'', inspired by a poem written by Hinckley that was published in a tabloid newspaper, following his attempt to assassinate then-current president [[Ronald Reagan]]. Hinckley had been adequately credited for his contributions through a co-writing credit on all releases. Casale claimed that Devo were not at fault, as it was the publishing company's duty to pay him, not the band's.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Slisco|first=Aila|date=October 26, 2021|title=DEVO responds to John Hinckley, would-be Reagan assassin, over song royalties|url=https://www.newsweek.com/devo-responds-john-hinckley-would-reagan-assassin-over-song-royalties-1642869|access-date=October 27, 2021|website=Newsweek|language=en}}</ref>

Devotional 2021, an annual convention for Devo fans, was held on November 5–6, with the annual 5KDEVO race taking place on the 7th.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mishak|first=Shawn|title=The DEVO-Obsessed Converge on Beachland Ballroom This Weekend for DEVOtional Events Featuring Band Members, Fred Armisen|url=https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2021/11/04/the-devo-obsessed-converge-on-beachland-ballroom-this-weekend-for-devotional-events-featuring-band-members-fred-armisen|access-date=November 21, 2021|website=Cleveland Scene|language=en|archive-date=November 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121171136/https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2021/11/04/the-devo-obsessed-converge-on-beachland-ballroom-this-weekend-for-devotional-events-featuring-band-members-fred-armisen|url-status=dead}}</ref> On November 15, it was announced that Devo would perform a one-off show at [[the Rooftop at Pier 17]] on May 18, 2022, in order to make up for their cancelled [[Radio City Music Hall]] gig in September 2021.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Pearis|first=Bill|title=Devo reschedule NYC show, playing Rooftop at Pier 17 in 2022 (BV presale)|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/devo-reschedule-nyc-show-playing-rooftop-at-pier-17-in-2022-bv-presale/|access-date=November 21, 2021|website=BrooklynVegan|date=November 15, 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Tickets went on sale on the 18th.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Amanda Hatfield|title=Devo at The Rooftop at Pier 17 on BrooklynVegan Presale (password here)|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/devo-at-the-rooftop-at-pier-17-on-brooklynvegan-presale-password-here/|access-date=November 21, 2021|website=BrooklynVegan|date=November 18, 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

In December, it was announced that rare images of Devo would feature in a book of rock photography from 1977–1980 titled ''HARD + FAST'', to be released on February 1, 2022. The book will also include a 7-inch single of live recordings from the band, which were also released on [[SoundCloud]] prior to the book's release.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Major|first=Michael|title='HARD + FAST' Shares Unreleased Devo Tracks|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/HARD-FAST-Shares-Unreleased-Devo-Tracks-20211214|access-date=December 16, 2021|website=Broadway World|language=en}}</ref> The recordings were dated 1977, but the performances are identical to those found on an audience bootleg recorded on October 10, 1978.<ref>{{Citation|title=Devo (live concert) - October 10th, 1978, Starwood, West Hollywood, CA (audio only)| date=January 18, 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr1fku9lIak|language=en|access-date=December 16, 2021}}</ref>

Devo were nominated for induction into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 2018, 2021 and 2022.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Greene |first=Andy |title=Rock Hall of Fame: Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Radiohead, Rage Lead Nominees |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rock-hall-of-fame-def-leppard-stevie-nicks-radiohead-rage-nominees-733818 |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=October 9, 2018 |access-date=December 21, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Greene |first=Andy |title=Rock Hall of Fame: Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Iron Maiden, Tina Turner Lead Nominees |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jay-z-foo-fighters-iron-maiden-tina-turner-rock-hall-of-fame-2021-nominees-1125967/ |magazine=Rolling Stone  |date=February 10, 2021 |access-date=December 21, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Greene |first=Andy |title=Rock Hall of Fame: Eminem, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran Lead Nominees   |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rock-hall-of-fame-eminem-dolly-parton-lionel-richie-duran-duran-1293580 |magazine=Rolling Stone  |date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=February 7, 2022}}</ref>

On May 14 and 15, 2022, Devo performed at the [[Cruel World Festival]] at the [[Rose Bowl (stadium)|Rose Bowl's]] Brookside golf course in [[Pasadena, California]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2022/music/news/cruel-world-festival-with-morrissey-bauhaus-devo-concert-review-1235268512 |last=Lecaro |first=Lina |title=With Morrissey and Bauhaus Headlining, L.A.'s Cruel World Festival Conjured Dark Magic in the Daylight: Concert Review |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]  |date=May 16, 2022 |access-date=May 18, 2022}}</ref> followed three days later by their performance at The Rooftop at Pier 17.<ref name=":0" />

In a February 20, 2023, article by the ''[[Akron Beacon Journal]]'' promoting the film ''[[Cocaine Bear]]'', Mothersbaugh announced that the group would celebrate the year as their 50th anniversary, and that he had plans for Devo to remain active for 50 more years. He also stated that he, Gerald Casale and Bob Mothersbaugh were all interested in touring.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Akron native Mark Mothersbaugh lends '80s sensibilities to 'Cocaine Bear' soundtrack |url=https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/02/20/mark-mothersbaugh-on-composing-for-film-cocaine-bear-devo-in-2023/69911515007/ |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=Akron Beacon Journal |language=en-US}}</ref> This was followed by the announcement of a European tour, taking place between August 8th and 19th of 2023, with shows at London's [[Hammersmith Apollo|Eventim Apollo]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Damian |date=2023-02-28 |title=Devo announce only UK show of farewell tour for 2023 |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/devo-announce-only-uk-show-of-farewell-tour-for-2023-3405834 |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> [[Øyafestivalen]] in Norway, [[Way Out West (festival)|Way Out West]] festival in Sweden, [[Flow Festival]] in Finland, [[Green Man Festival]] in Wales,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Damian |date=2023-03-02 |title=First Aid Kit, Devo and Spiritualized announced for Green Man 2023 |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/first-aid-kit-devo-and-spiritualized-announced-for-green-man-2023-3407208 |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Geiger |first=Amy |date=March 21, 2023 |title=Tour news: DEVO, Maryland Deathfest, Frankie Cosmos, Bryson Tiller, Big Joanie, more |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/tour-news-devo-maryland-deathfest-frankie-cosmos-bryson-tiller-big-joanie-more/ |access-date=2023-03-22 |website=BrooklynVegan |language=en}}</ref> and Luna Fest in Portugal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DEVO Events |website=Clubdevo.com |url=http://www.clubdevo.com/devo-events/ |access-date=2023-02-28 |language=en-US}}</ref> This was followed in November and December by a string of shows in the USA and Australia.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Search for setlists (page 2) {{!}} setlist.fm |url=https://www.setlist.fm/search?artist=53d68b21&page=2&year=2023 |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=Setlist.fm}}</ref>[[File:Sundance Film Festival 2024 - DEVO - Group photo-104A2926.jpg|thumb|[[Mark Mothersbaugh]] (centre left), [[Gerald Casale]] (centre right) and [[Bob Mothersbaugh]] (second to the right) at the premiere of the documentary about the band at the [[2024 Sundance Film Festival]]]]On January 21st, 2024, ''Devo,'' a [[Chris Smith (filmmaker)|Chris Smith]] directed documentary on the band premiered at [[2024 Sundance Film Festival|Sundance Film Festival]], <ref>{{Cite web |last=Patten |first=Dominic |date=2024-01-22 |title=Devo On Sundance Return, Chris Smith Directed Documentary & Next 50 Years |url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/devo-sundance-documentary-chris-smith-interview-1235799508/ |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27210519/releaseinfo/ |title=Devo (2024) - Release info - IMDb |language=en-US |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=IMDb.com}}</ref> with the group performing at the event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tixr.com/groups/themarquispc/events/devo-at-the-marquis-pc-90749|title=DEVO at The Marquis PC tickets by The Marquis PC|website=Tixr.com|access-date=August 28, 2024}}</ref> The film was produced and financed by [[BMG Rights Management|BMG]], [[Fremantle (company)|Fremantle Documentaries]], and [[Warner Music Group|Warner Music Entertainment]], and according to a statement by the band "explores Devo's evolution from hippie artistes to art-rockers with a message, to their unexpected mainstream success as a hit rock band and the pioneers of the MTV age,"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Katkins |first=Jamie |date=2023-03-22 |title=Devo Documentary Film Announced |url=https://www.thisisdig.com/devo-documentary-film-announced/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Dig! |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="HDD">{{Cite web |title=DEVO DOC REVEALED |url=https://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=335205&title=DEVO-DOC-REVEALED |access-date=2023-03-22 |website=HITS Daily Double |language=en}}</ref> following the group's career arc up to its status as "elder statesmen".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-22 |title=Devo Documentary In The Works |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2217737/devo-documentary-in-the-works/news/ |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=Stereogum |language=en}}</ref> Smith was executive producer on ''[[Tiger King]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pearis |first=Bill|title=Official DEVO documentary in the works from Chris Smith ('American Movie,' 'Tiger King') |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/official-devo-documentary-in-the-works-from-chris-smith-american-movie-tiger-king/ |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=BrooklynVegan |date=March 22, 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=LeFevre |first=Jules |date=2023-03-23 |title='Fyre' Director Chris Smith is Making a Devo Documentary |url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/devo-documentary/ |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=Music Feeds |language=en-US}}</ref> which had been scored by Mark Mothersbaugh, with Bob Mothersbaugh co-scoring its first season.<ref>{{Citation |title=Tiger King (TV Series 2020–2021) - IMDb |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt11823076/fullcredits |access-date=2023-03-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Tiger King (2020) Miniseries - Soundtrack.Net |url=https://www.soundtrack.net/tv/tiger-king/ |access-date=2023-03-27 |website=Soundtrack.net}}</ref>

Between May 4th and 26th, Devo underwent another short US tour, including a show at the [[Andy Warhol Museum]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=30th Anniversary Gala |url=https://www.warhol.org/events/30th-anniversary-gala/ |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=The Andy Warhol Museum |language=en-US}}</ref> and at this same time, Mothersbaugh released an art book titled ''Apotropaic Beatnik Graffiti.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scancarelli |first=Derek |title=Mark Mothersbaugh's All-Seeing Eye: Devo Singer On Vision Loss And Visual Art Book |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/derekscancarelli/2024/06/10/mark-mothersbaughs-all-seeing-eye-devo-singer-on-vision-loss-and-visual-art-book/ |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> On the June 5th, 2024, a collaboration between [[David Byrne]] and Devo was released. The recording was an early version of Byrne's song "Empire," recorded during the sessions for his 1997 ''[[Feelings (David Byrne album)|Feelings]]'' album, seven years before the song appeared on his ''[[Grown Backwards]]'' album.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Skinner |first=Tom |date=2024-06-07 |title=Listen to David Byrne and Devo's unearthed collaboration 'Empire' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/david-byrne-and-devo-release-unearthed-collaborative-song-empire-listen-3763630 |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Kreps |first=Daniel |date=2024-06-06 |title=Hear David Byrne and Devo's Long-Unheard Collaboration 'Empire' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/david-byrne-devo-empire-noise-for-now-1235033830/ |access-date=2024-06-17 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>

On February 14, 2025, Devo appeared on ''Saturday Night Live'''s ''[[SNL50: The Homecoming Concert]]'' special, performing "[[Q. Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!|Uncontrollable Urge]]" with Fred Arminsen again serving as drummer.