- 17 June 2006
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Bob Casale, a founding guitarist for Devo who was a member of the band during its best-known period, has died at age 61. His brother Gerald Casale, a singer, bassist, and songwriter in the iconic new-wave band, announced the news on Devo's Facebook page.
In a statement, Gerald Casale said: "As an original member of Devo, Bob Casale was there in the trenches with me from the beginning. He was my level-headed brother, a solid performer and talented audio engineer, always giving more than he got. He was excited about the possibility of Mark Mothersbaugh allowing Devo to play shows again. His sudden death from conditions that lead to heart failure came as a total shock to us all. "