Former Devo drummer Alan Myers has died.

The sticksman, who played in the iconic electronic rock band between 1976 and 1986, was reportedly suffering from cancer.

The news was announced by the band's current drummer, Josh Freese. He tweeted:

"RIP Alan Myers. 1 of my all time favs. An underrated/brilliant drummer. Such an honor playing his parts w/Devo. Godspeed Human Metronome."

Myers played on seminal tracks such as 'Whip It' alongside the likes of Devo founder Gerry Casale, who tweeted:

"In praise of Alan Myers, the most incredible drummer I had the privilege to play with for 10 years. Losing him was like losing an arm. RIP!!"

He added: "RE: Alan Myers. I begged him not to quit Devo. He could not tolerate being replaced by the Fairlight and autocratic machine music. I agreed. Alan, you were the best - a human metronome and then some. A once in a lifetime find thanks to Bob Mothersbaugh. U were born to drum Devo!"