VIDEO: DEVO performs “Whip It” during ‘Colbert Report’ soundcheck

You probably noticed that DEVO was on The Colbert Report last night. You probably guessed that they did a bit of a rehearsal and soundcheck on the set of The Report before the show. And you’re probably familiar with their 1980 single, “Whip It”.

Watch it all come together in this video … and look for a familiar, bespectacled face to make an appearance toward the end of the clip.

(You can also check out DEVO’s Colbert Report soundcheck and rehearsal of “Fresh” here.)

Comments

  1. wren says:

    Fan Tas Tic!! 30 years on (ack!), and they’re still rocking it. Go Devo!

    What I wouldn’t give for a DVD of soundchecks and rehearsals for all the great bands that have been on the show.

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  2. Ann G says:

    I just time-traveled back to the ’80s. I can still picture parts of the video for “Whip It,” which probably means I watched way too much MTV back then.

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    • Tish says:

      I time-travelled back to 1980, singing along like a loon!

      Seems I’m not the only one, Recaptcha tells me: Luisa would :D

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  3. Gratefull says:

    It is humbling to see Mr. C introducing himself …

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  4. lockhart43 says:

    I love that he used his full name to introduce himself, as if they didn’t already know who he was. So incredibly nice and cordial, and unbelievably adorable. :)

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  5. Coquette says:

    I just wish someone had sneaked video of The Mountain Goats doing their extra song (This Year) w/ Stephen singing. Aww.

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  6. V. says:

    Nooooo, it’s gone. :(

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