How Devo’s 'Whip It' Became an 80s Anthem Everyone Misunderstood for DecadesProfessor of Rock Coming up next, we've got Devo and a song that is not at all what it seems: Whip It. For over 40 years everyone has thought this all-time hit was "Dirty." It was such a catchy ditty it became ...2 years agoHow Devo’s 'Whip It' Became an 80s Anthem Everyone Misunderstood for DecadesProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.The Comeback Story of Heart: From 70s Rock Icons to 80s Chart-ToppersThe Surprising Link Between an X-Rated Film and Harry Nilsson’s Iconic 'Everybody’s Talkin’The Untold Drama Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Epic 'Sara': Stevie Nicks’ Most Personal SongThe Shocking Story of 'I Touch Myself': Written by Men, Sung by a Rock Icon, and Still DebatedThe Story of 'Ulterior Motives': The Lost 80s Song That Took 3 Years to IdentifyThe Rise and Fall of 'Mr. Jones': Why Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz Quit Music at Their PeakThe Story Behind Journey’s Comeback: A 10-Year Hiatus, Steve Perry, and a #1 HitHow AC/DC’s 'Big Balls' Went From Album Filler to a Laugh-Out-Loud Classic