About Bob Casale
Robert Edward Casale Jr., 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. Robert Edward Casale Jr. (né Pizzute; July 14, 1952 – February 17, 2014), or "Bob 2", was an American musician, composer and record producer. As Devo's mainstream popularity waned during the mid-1980s and its various members began working on side projects, Casale transitioned to audio engineering and record production. Their record was produced by Bob Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh and Mark also co-wrote some of the songs. Casale later became a part of the musical production group Mutato Muzika with other members of Devo.
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