Bob Mothersbaugh
American songwriter, composer, musician and singer (born 1952)
Robert Leroy Mothersbaugh, Jr. (/ˈmʌðərzbɔː/; born August 11, 1952), or by his stage name "Bob 1", is an American songwriter, composer, musician and singer.
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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 |
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.