017 | Gerald Casale on the making of Foo Fighters' 'I'll Stick Around' video

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Summary

Gerald Casale is the founder of legendary new wave band DEVO and an accomplished music video director.

His director credits include Foo Fighters' first music video 'I'll Stick Around'.

Gerald talks to Foos Files about the making of the video for the 1995 single.

We also hear about his long-standing working relationship with ex-Foos member Josh Freese, who has been DEVO's regular touring drummer for more than two decades.

Topics Discussed

His dual career as a musician and director
The making of 'I'll Stick Around'
The meaning of the 'viral ball'
Performing with Josh Freese
Inviting Dave Grohl to join DEVO

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