Devo's "Whip It" is a quintessential synth-pop track, notable for its bizarre, memorable music video and enduring status as a new wave anthem.
- The single "Whip It" was released on August 13, 1980, by Firefly.
- "Whip It" reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1980.
- The music video for "Whip It," directed by Bruce Gowers, was frequently played on MTV.
Devo is a band from Akron, Ohio, known for their distinctive, absurdist visual style and synthesized new wave sound. The 1980 single "Whip It" arrived as the band was achieving mainstream recognition, serving as their most commercially successful track.
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