American
new wave pop band
Devo has often worn a red, terraced
energy dome as part of its stage outfit. The dome was first worn during the band's
Freedom of Choice campaign of 1980. It reappeared in the 1982, 1988, and 1990 tours, as well as most performances since 1997. The domes were custom made for the band from
vacuum formed plastic, in a distinctive round,
ziggurat shape, and are occasionally - and incorrectly - referred to as "power domes" or "
flowerpots". When asked about the story behind the hats,
Mark Mothersbaugh recounted:
Variants
Though the traditional Energy Dome is red, several variants of the dome have existed. In 1981, Devo wore green Energy Domes while performing "
Whip It" on the
Solid Gold television show. In a 1984
Diet Coke advertisement, Devo sported white Domes. Silver chrome Domes were worn by
Devo in concert in 2002, made by covering a regular Energy Dome with metallic tape. In 2004, for Devo's shows on the
Nike-sponsored Run Hit Wonder race/concert, blue Domes were used, and sold to fans. In the music video for "Go Monkey Go",
Mark Mothersbaugh can be seen wearing a white Dome with a purple bottom tier. An appearance by Devo on the
VH1 show
TrueSpin featured charcoal gray Domes. Assorted prototype and fan-made Domes in a rainbow of colors exist, as well.