Bob Mothersbaugh

Bob Mothersbaugh
Bob Mothersbaugh
	Mothersbaugh at the premiere of the documentary film Devo at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival
Background information
Birth name	Robert Leroy Mothersbaugh Jr.
Also known as	Bob 1
Born	August 11, 1952 (age 72); Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	New wave; punk rock; post-punk; electropunk; art punk; synth-pop; electronic rock;
Occupations	Singer; songwriter; composer; musician;
Instruments	Vocals; guitar; keyboards;
Years active	1974–present

Robert Leroy Mothersbaugh Jr. (/ˈmʌðərzbɔː/; born August 11, 1952), or by his stage name Bob 1, is an American musician, singer, songwriter and composer.

Mothersbaugh's music career spans more than 40 years. He came to prominence in the late 1970s as lead guitarist and occasional lead singer 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 is the younger brother of co-founder and lead singer Mark Mothersbaugh.

^ Long, Pat (May 2, 2009). "Pat Long meets new wave 80s oddballs Devo, who are intent on making a comeback". The Guardian. London. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
^ Cite error: The named reference Allmusic was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ Steinberg, Shirley; Kehler, Michael; Cornish, Lindsay (2010). Boy Culture. Greenwood. p. 355.

[1] Long, Pat (May 2, 2009). "Pat Long meets new wave 80s oddballs Devo, who are intent on making a comeback". The Guardian. London. Retrieved May 9, 2012.

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[3] Steinberg, Shirley; Kehler, Michael; Cornish, Lindsay (2010). Boy Culture. Greenwood. p. 355.

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