A: They are Devo.

Last night, ubiquitous friend Trey and I went to see Devo at the Music Box (aka “The Henry Fonda,” and I doubt Henry would be pleased at what goes on there most of the times these days: rock and hip-hop shows).

Some of us (well, me) have waited 30 years to see this band do “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” live. Yes, there is another version of this song that to this day is performed by those old Rolling fellows, but really, it can’t compare. Here’s how the song really sounds, and how it was performed last night by a very energetic quintet that I remember freaking out and scaring off everyone I played that album for back in the Carter era, but who now, somehow, is beloved by attractive young women who were nowhere to be found near this band 30 years ago.

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