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Bob Mothersbaugh
Bob Mothersbaugh | |
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.jpg) Mothersbaugh at the premiere of the documentary film Devo at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival | |
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| Birth name | Robert Leroy Mothersbaugh Jr. |
| Also known as | Bob 1 |
| Born | August 11, 1952 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1974–present |
Robert Leroy Mothersbaugh Jr. (/ˈmʌðərzbɔː/; born August 11, 1952), also known 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.
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