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Bob Mothersbaugh was born on August 11, 1952 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Bob Mothersbaugh is credited as a composer, guitarist and songwriter. The age as of 2026 is 74.
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 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
- Origin
- Akron, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- composer / guitarist / songwriter
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob%20Mothersbaugh
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4933461
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Mothersbaugh born?
Born August 11, 1952 (age 74).
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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