sanspoint_ t1_jd8zbed wrote
Reply to comment by Emperor_Zar in Devo documentary film announced (simply titled 'Devo') and will be directed by Tiger King/American Movie/Fyre director Chris Smith by YoureASkyscraper
Do you know why they're so anti-establishment?
The founding members of the group were students at Kent State and were witness to the shooting of students engaged in an anti-war protest by the National Guard. That'll make anyone anti-establishment.
Emperor_Zar t1_jd943c5 wrote
I knew about that event, but I did NOT know they were there/witness to it. TIL.
sanspoint_ t1_jd97lxt wrote
Yeah, it blew my mind when I first heard about it too. Gerald Casale even knew two of the students who were killed. He’s said in interviews that he “quit being a hippie” and “got mad” after that. He gave a speech at the 40th anniversary of the shootings, and you can find it on YouTube.
Mosenji t1_jdahmpc wrote
Chrissie Hynde and Joe Walsh were there too. All dropped out and founded bands.
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