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Bob Casale
Casale performing live, 2008
Background information
Birth nameRobert Edward Pizzute Jr.
Also known asBob 2
Born(1952-07-14)July 14, 1952
Kent, Ohio, U.S.
DiedFebruary 17, 2014(2014-02-17) (aged 61)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
  • New wave
  • punk rock
  • post-punk
  • electropunk
  • art punk[1]
  • synth-pop[2]
  • electronic rock[3]
  • film score
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • composer
  • record producer
  • audio engineer
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • synthesizer
  • keyboards
  • vocals
Years active1973–2014
Formerly ofDevo

Robert Edward Casale Jr. (born Robert Edward Pizzute Jr.; July 14, 1952 – February 17, 2014), or "Bob 2", was an American musician, composer and record producer. He came to prominence in the late 1970s as the rhythm guitarist and keyboardist of the new wave band Devo, which released a Top 20 hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It". The band has maintained a cult following throughout its existence. He was the younger brother of their co-founder and bass guitarist Gerald Casale.

  1. ^ Long, Pat (May 2, 2009). "Pat Long meets new wave 80s oddballs Devo, who are intent on making a comeback". The Guardian. London. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
  2. ^ "Devo". AllMusic. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
  3. ^ Steinberg, Shirley R.; Kehler, Michael; Cornish, Linsey (2010). Boy Culture. ABC-CLIO. p. 355.

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