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Devo 'Absolutely' Want to Play Super Bowl Halftime Show

Devo's Gerald CasaleThe Who's pyrotechnic and laser-laden 12-minute medley of classic rock anthems was the latest in a long string of memorable Super Bowl halftime performances. When Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey and their bandmates took the stage yesterday in Miami they joined a list of legendary acts -- such as the Rolling Stones, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and Tom Petty -- who've rocked football's biggest game. In fact, it's become an expected showcase for active members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Still, even when you're talking about the best of the best, one person usually stands on top. From the argument of baseball's greatest hitter to the Beatles versus the Stones, everybody has a favorite. So when ranking the best Super Bowl performances, who is the king of kings? A lot of people would cast their vote for Prince, and you can add Devo's Gerald Casale to those fans.

"It would be hard to beat Prince. That was the best Super Bowl I ever saw, in the rain, in Miami," Casale tells Spinner. "He pulled it off. Unbelievable -- best performance I've ever seen."

Casale and the rest of Devo have their own chance to make TV music history when they head to Vancouver to play Feb. 22 as part of the Winter Olympics on NBC. For a band that was once proudly cult heroes -- save for few momentary times in the mainstream like their hit 'Whip It' -- the Olympics is a bit surreal. "This is a bizarrely exciting opportunity. They thought it'd be a good idea if Devo played this ceremony and we said, 'Really? Great, we'll do it,'" Casale says. "We've just never had an opportunity like that before. It's kind of like playing at halftime of a playoff NFL game except [at a] better, higher level."

Having ascended to this next rung of recognition and acceptance, Devo are ready to move on to even more. Would they want to play the Super Bowl, then? "Absolutely," Casale says. "I would like to see Devo in as many homes as the Who and the Foo Fighters."

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Paul

Have a group that plays new and old music to cover multiple generations and is still going strong... HOW ABOUT THE EAGLES?????

February 09 2010 at 3:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Al

GARTH BROOKS:
PLUS he's American and knows that football in AMERICA is NOT played with a round-black & white spotted ball:

You need a performer with a large song portfolio:
Plus he's doing a 5 yr. stint in Vegas and this type of exposure would be HUGE:

Jackson Brown, I like however he has a little problem with domestic abuse.

2 for 1 pkg:
Lionel Richey / Kenny Rogers: I know this may NOT be a hip choice but my gosh the songs represent yheir era well and they have worked together in the past; Look at the contrast of RACE: STYLE:

February 09 2010 at 9:28 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Vote

How about a vote done through one of the sponsors? Then we'd all have a say!

February 09 2010 at 9:21 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
br54knight

The Black Crowes

February 09 2010 at 9:17 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Al

I don't think I could listen to 12 minutes of WHIP IT~~~~WHIP IT Gooooood~

February 09 2010 at 9:15 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Maryefx1

Great Show as always..Loved it all...Everyone has their Favorite...Fabulous Entertainment..The WHO were Fantastic!!...As for the younger crowd....go to the restroom at halftime..No big deal..

February 09 2010 at 8:58 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mike

They were TERRIBLE. How embarrassing for them.

February 09 2010 at 8:42 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Vic Mantolay

What about bringing back Up With People and their fresh faces, color coordinated sweaters and generic message of hope? That way everyone can hit the bathroom and check on the grill without feeling like they are missing something. Old people know what I'm talking about.

February 09 2010 at 8:36 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jim D

How about Led Zep. That would be a great halftime show. The music of today is BORING.

February 09 2010 at 8:29 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Betty Hinote

1994 was a country show.It was pretty good..I am another one who thinks the geriatric rockers need to be updated..I know not everyone likes country but I think it's time to give that branch of music a shot..Plenty of super star performers to choose from who could give an awesome show..

February 09 2010 at 8:29 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply