Farewell to Devo's "Human Metronome"

Alan Myers, the iconic former drummer for Devo, has passed away. The musician finally succumbed to his battle with cancer and many fans and friends have paid tribute to him through social media since the announcement of his passing. Perhaps Alan’s most well-known drumming can be heard on Devo’s “Whip It”. The band’s co-founder claims Alan was a “human metronome” and according to Billboard, many people may not be aware that a human, not machine, is drumming on “Whip It”. Alan was with Devo for ten years, from 1976 to 1986, and his drumming style is considered legendary in some circles. Read more here:

Alan Myers, Devo Drummer, Dies

28th Oct 2014

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