DEVO IS
COLLECTIBLE HISTORY
NEAL PRESTON
Neal took this print on Sunset Boulevard, in front of Devo World Headquarters. The band is in full effect. Look closely at their fingers, and you have yet again another subversive message. The bold colors of the suits, the sharpness of the building and the crisp blue sky make for a stunning image. Putting all that into one image with the cleverness of the Energy Domes and the fingers make this a stunning portrait. It has been rarely seen outside of Devo's orbit and will be a stunning addition to your wall.
EBET ROBERTS
Early in DEVO’s career, in 1977 Ebet met up with the band to photograph them in the streets of New York. They encountered the busker with the sandwich board on 5th Avenue. She quickly captured the photograph of the band with him and the sign he wore, catching everyone at the right moment. Even the passerby with her ice cream cone could not have made a better cameo appearance. Years later, the band reached out to Ebet to bring this image into this exclusive portfolio. The message of this image remains true then and today. On your wall it will bring a smile each time you gaze at it.
BEHIND THE LENS
Ebet Roberts is a renowned photographer whose work captures the essence of music’s most iconic moments and artists. After graduating from the Memphis College of Art, Roberts moved to New York City to pursue a fine art career, soon trading painting for photography. She began documenting the vibrant punk scene of the late ’70s, including legendary artists like Iggy Pop, the Ramones, and the Sex Pistols.
Roberts’ unique ability to capture intimate, revealing moments has earned her widespread respect and a vast archive of work that extends beyond the stage to backstage, portrait studios, and everyday life. Her photographs have graced album and book covers, appeared in films and television, and are featured in the permanent collections of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Grammy Museum, and exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide.
Neal Preston is a legendary photographer whose career began in high school and continues to shape pop-culture history. Known for his work with rock icons like Led Zeppelin, Queen, David Bowie, and Bruce Springsteen, Preston was the only photographer to tour with Led Zeppelin across the US. Often regarded as the top "live concert" photographer, his iconic images have graced album covers for artists like Madonna, Fleetwood Mac, and Kiss, cementing his legacy in music photography.
