Robert Edward Casale Jr., or "Bob 2", was an American musician, composer and record producer. He came to prominence in the late 1970s as the rhythm guitarist and keyboardist of the new wave band Devo, which released a Top 20 hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It". The band has maintained a cult following throughout its existence. He was the younger brother of their co-founder and bass guitarist Gerald Casale.

Historical Context for July 14, 1952

In 1952, the world population was approximately 2,584,086,339 people^[†]

Headlines from July 14, 1952

Eisenhower Appoints Staff With Summerfield as Chief; THE OFFICERS OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE EISENHOWER PICKS CAMPAIGN LEADERS

HARRIMAN DEPICTS G. O. P. DEPRESSION; Democratic Aspirant Declares Rival Party's Policies Would Fulfill Kremlin's Hope HARRIMAN DEPICTS G. O. P. DEPRESSION

STEEL PARLEY BOGS, BUT HOPE REMAINS; Murray Balks at Companies' New Union Shop Plan -- Then Secret Peace Moves Start STEEL PARLEY BOGS, BUT HOPE REMAINS

New Gold Field in Northern Brazil Spurs Rush Into Equatorial Wilds; The Jari River's Jungle Area Is Known to Have Produced $150,000 in 2 Months BRAZIL HAS A RUSH TO NEW GOLD FIELD

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