Devo Star Acknowledges Influence On GaGa

Devo founder Mark Mothersbaugh has accepted that his band were an influence on Lady GaGa.

Lady GaGa has previously claimed to be inspired by the new wave group and Mothersbaugh was asked by Metro how he thought Devo affected her output.

"She's part of something we were at the beginning of," he said. "Lots of people in music think visually like she does. She's young and hires good people to do stuff for her.

"I saw her in concert - she was a much better musician than I thought she'd be. Time will tell what comes of it."

Quizzed about the enduring popularity of Devo's 1980 hit "Whip It", he added: "Is it still popular? Well sorry about that. There are worse things that can happen. I prefer some of our other songs."

Thanks for the report to DigitalSpy.

Comments

[Higgzy]

How can you accept that you inspired someone?

[Wakisazhi]

^Well like he said, I guess he didn't expect much out of her and didn't really acknowledge that they inspired her until now.

[strat0blaster]

Devo star acknowledges influence on Lady GaGa - Then bursts into tears and apologises.

[the_jackyl]

Quizzed about the enduring popularity of Devo's 1980 hit "Whip It", he added: "Is it still popular? Well sorry about that. There are worse things that can happen. I prefer some of our other songs."

hahahaha.