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My Take
I have a soft spot for the unsung anchors of great bands, and Bob Mothersbaugh is exactly that. As Devo's lead guitarist and occasional singer, he helped shape the jittery, hooky sound that made "Whip It" a 1980 top-20 hit. While his brother Mark often grabs the spotlight, Bob's guitar work supplied the bite that the new wave era needed. An Akron, Ohio native born in 1952, he has kept making music for more than forty-five years, which speaks to a quiet durability I deeply respect. To me he embodies the craftsman who matters more than the headlines suggest.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bob Mothersbaugh
- Name (Japanese)
- ボブ・マザーズボー
- Reading
- ぼぶ・まざーずぼー
- Born
- August 11, 1952 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
- Origin
- Akron, Ohio, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / guitarist / songwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob%20Mothersbaugh
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Mothersbaugh born?
Born August 11, 1952 (age 73).
Where is Bob Mothersbaugh from?
Bob Mothersbaugh is from Akron, Ohio, United States.
What does Bob Mothersbaugh do?
Bob Mothersbaugh works as composer, guitarist, songwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.