M.O.T.O.

M.O.T.O. (Masters Of The Obvious)
M.O.T.O. performing in Columbus, Ohio, 2015. Left to right: guest drummer Big Nick, McDonough, Caporino.
M.O.T.O. performing in Columbus, Ohio, 2015. Left to right: guest drummer Big Nick, McDonough, Caporino.
Background information
OriginNew Orleans, Louisiana
GenresGarage punk, pop punk, indie rock
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, drums
Years active1981–present

M.O.T.O. (Masters of the Obvious) is an American garage punk band currently based in New Hampshire. Formed in New Orleans in 1981 by Paul Caporino, the lineup of the band has seen many changes over the years, with Caporino being the only consistent member. The band has recorded many albums, singles and CDs, including several albums for the Chicago-based record label Criminal IQ Records.