February 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 active
1973–2014
Formerly of
Devo
Musical artist
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.
^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.
^"Devo". AllMusic. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
^Steinberg, Shirley R.; Kehler, Michael; Cornish, Linsey (2010). Boy Culture. ABC-CLIO. p. 355.
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...
consisted of two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs (Mark and Bob) and the Casales (Gerald and Bob), along with Alan Myers. The band had a No. 14 Billboard...
been with Devo throughout its entire history. Casale's brother Bob also performed with the band. Casale pursued a solo career in 2005 while still a member...
early demos. In early 1970, Bob Lewis and Gerald Casale formed the idea of the "devolution" of the human race after Casale's friend Jeffrey Miller was killed...
Devo were a quartet consisting of bassist Gerald Casale, keyboardist Mark Mothersbaugh, guitarist Bob Mothersbaugh, and percussionist Jim Mothersbaugh...
was replaced by David Kendrick, who had previously worked with Devo's BobCasale. Kendrick later stated that he played live drums on both Total Devo and...
Holy Cow, in 1988 on Sire Records. The album was produced by Devo member BobCasale, and featured guest appearances by two other members of that band. The...
co-founders Gerald Casale and Bob Lewis. In early 1970, Lewis and Casale formed the idea of the "devolution" of the human race after Casale's friends Jeffrey...
sought out to be the series' composer, produced the album along with BobCasale, his bandmate of Devo. The album did well, topping the Billboard's children's...
original stage energy domes. When Devo's keyboardist and rhythm guitarist BobCasale died in 2014 his cremated remains were committed to a funerary urn in...
pop-rock singer-songwriter 17 Frank Wappat (84), British DJ and singer. BobCasale, (61), American guitarist and keyboardist (Devo). 23 – Chip Damiani, (68)...
Starship) Joe Atlan Matthew Bellamy of Muse Christopher Bowes of Alestorm BobCasale of DEVO Régine Chassagne of Arcade Fire Neil Cicierega Chick Corea (Chick...
McGachan and Andrew Ballard at Master Control Assistants. Produced by BobCasale Art direction: original release: Steve Martinez re-release: Sergie Cover...
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