1976

Early

 * DEVO record a demo tape including 'Goo Goo Itch', 'Dogs of Democracy',
 * DEVO perform at the Bombay Bicycle Club, Akron, Ohio.
 * DEVO finish production on The Truth About Devoltuion, after which, Jim Mothersbaugh retires from the band completely.

Mid

 * DEVO record a demo of 'Bottled Up'. With no drummer, Gerald Casale takes up percussive duties.

August

 * The Crypt nightclub is opened in Akron Ohio. It is intended to be Ohio's premiere Punk venue.

November

 * Bob Mothersbaugh meets Alan Myers, and convinces him, to join DEVO, alongside Bob Casale.
 * DEVO record a demo tape containing 'Soo Bawlz' & 'Clockout'
 * DEVO record an unreleased demo for 'Space Junk'

December

 * DEVO get a residency at The Crypt, as one of the only 'Punk' bands in the Ohio area.
 * 10th: DEVO perform at The Crypt night club.
 * 11th: DEVO perform at The Crypt night club.
 * 17th: DEVO perform at The Crypt night club.
 * 18th: DEVO perform at The Crypt night club.
 * 31st: DEVO perform at The Crypt night club.

Late

 * DEVO record a demo tape, including 'Golden Energy', 'Midget' 'Uglatto', & 'Stop Look & Listen'#
 * DEVO record an unreleased demo tape, containing 'The Twinkle Tune', 'Live Forever', 'Huboon Stomp', 'Uncontrollable Urge', 'Fraulein', 'Shrivel Up' & 'Musica Mutato'