Bob Mothersbaugh
Biography
Robert Leroy Mothersbaugh Jr. (; 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 45 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.
Bio from Wikipedia
Discography
Records they worked on — most-collected first.
Freedom Of Choice
1980
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!
1978
New Traditionalists
1981
The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (Original Soundtrack)
2004
Oh, No! It's Devo
1982
Duty Now For The Future
1979
50 Years Of De-Evolution (1973-2023)
2023
Greatest Hits
1990
Angry Angles
2016
New Traditionalists - Live 1981 Seattle
2012
Mine Is Not A Holy War
2006
Hardcore Devo Volume 2
1991
Hardcore Devo Vol.1 74-77
1990
Word Of Mouth
1981
Turn Around: B-Sides & More (1978-1984)
2019
Recombo DNA
2000
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Not Devo!
1991
Now It Can Be Told, Devo At The Palace 12/9/88
1989
Nosferatu
1979
Hardcore Devo Live!
2015
Miracle Witness Hour
2014
Total Devo
1988
Credited work
553 releases · 70 albums · active 1978–2026
- Performance · 832
- Other credits · 165
- Production · 4
Studios: Record Plant, Los Angeles · Different Fur Studios · Conny's Studio · Power Station
Frequent collaborators
- Devo
- Various
- Poison Idea
- Neil Young
- Claw Hammer
- Jihad Jerry & The Evildoers
- Hugh Cornwell
- Sator