Bob Mothersbaugh

Bob Mothersbaugh
Bob Mothersbaugh
	Mothersbaugh performing live in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, 2011
Background information
Birth name	Robert Leroy Mothersbaugh, Jr.
Also known as	Bob 1
Born	August 11, 1952 (age 71); Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	New wave; punk rock; post-punk; electropunk; art punk; synth-pop; electronic rock;
Occupation(s)	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 songwriter, composer, musician and singer.

Mothersbaugh's music career spans more than 40 years. He became famous 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.