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Milo Saves Fun Fun Fun: Descendents added to FFF lineup.
Pop-punk pioneers The Descendents have been added to the Fun Fun Fun lineup.
The band was added to replace headliners Devo, who were forced to cancel their fall tour when guitarist Bob Mothersbaugh injured his hand.
It is the first show in about 9 years for the Descendents. The last show was April 2002. The lineup include original members vocalist Milo Aukerman and drummer Bill Stevenson and mid-80s fixtures guitarist Stephen Egerton and bassist Karl Alvarez.
It is not an exaggeration to say that the Descendents are ‘80s punk legends. The band’s 1982 debut “Milo Goes to College” is one of the most influential the American scene produced. Its formula — funny songs with catchy hooks about love, everyday life and being a dork, played either as fast as possobile or as seems appropriate — has been aped by countless bands. There is a direct line between the Descendents and acts such as Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Blink-182. (Blink drummer Travis Barker has a tattoo of the famous cover of “Milo Goes to College”).
Perhaps needless to say, if you like those bands, a Descendents viewing is mandatory.
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By Pat
October 29, 2010 2:43 PM | Link to this
The Descendants? Meh. That’s like pulling the lever for a Snickers bar and getting a Tom’s nut log instead. Is Graham W. losing his touch?
By Johnathan
October 29, 2010 3:08 PM | Link to this
While I’m sure it must be a logistical nightmare to book a suitable headlining act at the last minute, in no way, shape or form would I consider The Descendants a logical or worthy substitute for Devo. I had my fingers crossed for They Might Be Giants or Faith No More, not some juvenile soCal pop-punk progenitors.
By TXn
October 30, 2010 2:29 AM | Link to this
juvenile? They Might Be Giants are making Kids albums… and Faith No More are not FNM without one certain person. Devo will be back around.
Well done Graham, especially with only like a weeks notice.
By Dick Scary
October 30, 2010 7:08 AM | Link to this
The Descendents are not Devo, but they are just as, if not more, influential to the punk scene of the 80’s. Their addition is an amazing score for the festival. Anyone that doesn’t get that should go to ACL instead.
By mr happy pants
November 1, 2010 11:25 AM | Link to this
those 1st two comments are crazy. like insane. this is 10x devo for most people and i know i’m not alone on this. i mean devo is wonderful, don’t get me wrong, but descedents are a dream come true!! those dudes are Eagles fans or something ;)