Alan Myers, who drummer for DEVO from 1976-1986, has passed away after a battle with cancer. Among other releases, Myers placed on the band's successful Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! Gerald Casale of DEVO offered the following statement:
In praise of Alan Myers, the most incredible drummer I had the privilege to play with for 10 years. Losing him was like losing an arm. RIP!! I begged him not to quit Devo. He could not tolerate being replaced by the Fairlight and autocratic machine music. I agreed. Alan, you were the best – a human metronome and then some. A once in a lifetime find thanks to Bob Mothersbaugh. U were born to drum Devo!
Source: consequenceofsound
