Bob Mothersbaugh
American songwriter, composer, musician and singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Leroy Mothersbaugh, Jr. (/ˈmʌðərzbɔː/; born August 11, 1952), or by his stage name "Bob 1", is an American musician, singer, songwriter and composer.
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Birth name | Robert Leroy Mothersbaugh, Jr. |
Also known as | Bob 1 |
Born | (1952-08-11) August 11, 1952 (age 71) Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
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Years active | 1974–present |
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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.