Mark Mothersbaugh

Mark Mothersbaugh
Mothersbaugh performing live with Devo
Background information
Birth name	Mark Allen Mothersbaugh
Born	(1950-05-18) May 18, 1950 Akron, Ohio, United States
Genres	New wave, punk rock, hardcore punk, post-punk, synth-punk, electropunk, synth-pop, electronic rock, film score
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, music programmer, author, visual artist
Instruments	Vocals, synthesizer, guitar, keyboards
Years active	1972–present

Mark Allen Mothersbaugh (born May 18, 1950) is an American singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, music programmer, author and visual artist.

Early years

Mothersbaugh was born in Akron, Ohio to Robert Mothersbaugh and Mary Margaret. His parents are of English, German and Swiss descent.

Personal life

Mothersbaugh married Anita Greenspan who is Jewish and had 2 daughters named Hope Mothersbaugh and Margaret Mothersbaugh.

Influences

Mothersbaugh stated music artists like Brian Eno, David Bowie, Jonathan Richman, Lene Lovich, Silver Apples, Frank Zappa, Kraftwerk, Pere Ubu, Todd Rundgren, Henry Mancini, Alfred Newman, Elmer Bernstein, Maurice Jarre, Jerry Goldsmith, John Barry, John Williams and Lalo Schifrin as influences.

Other websites

• Mark Mothersbaugh on IMDb