Mark Mothersbaugh
Mark Mothersbaugh (born May 18, 1950) is an American musician, composer, singer, and visual artist. He is best known as a co-founder and lead singer of the new wave band Devo. Mothersbaugh has also had a prolific career as a composer for film, television, and video games.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Mark Allen Mothersbaugh was born in Akron, Ohio. He attended Kent State University, where he met future Devo members Gerald Casale and Bob Lewis. The trio formed Devo in 1973, inspired by the concept of "de-evolution," the idea that instead of evolving, mankind has actually regressed.
Devo[edit | edit source]
Devo gained a cult following in the late 1970s and early 1980s with their quirky, satirical music and distinctive visual style, which included matching outfits and energy dome hats. Their debut album, Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, produced by Brian Eno, was released in 1978. The band's most successful single, "Whip It," was released in 1980 and became a Top 40 hit in the United States.
Solo Career and Other Projects[edit | edit source]
In addition to his work with Devo, Mothersbaugh has had a successful solo career. He has released several solo albums and has collaborated with various artists.
Film and Television Scoring[edit | edit source]
Mothersbaugh has composed music for numerous films and television shows. He is particularly known for his work with director Wes Anderson, scoring films such as Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. He also composed the music for the popular children's television show Rugrats and its spin-off All Grown Up!.
Video Game Music[edit | edit source]
Mothersbaugh has also ventured into video game music, composing scores for games such as Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy.
Visual Art[edit | edit source]
In addition to his musical career, Mothersbaugh is an accomplished visual artist. His work includes paintings, drawings, and multimedia projects. He has exhibited his art in galleries and museums around the world.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Mothersbaugh has been married twice and has two children. He continues to be active in both his musical and artistic endeavors.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Mark Mothersbaugh is considered a pioneer in both the music and art worlds. His innovative approach to music and visual art has left a lasting impact on popular culture.
Discography[edit | edit source]
With Devo[edit | edit source]
- Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! (1978)
- Duty Now for the Future (1979)
- Freedom of Choice (1980)
- New Traditionalists (1981)
- Oh, No! It's Devo (1982)
- Shout (1984)
- Total Devo (1988)
- Smooth Noodle Maps (1990)
- Something for Everybody (2010)
Solo Albums[edit | edit source]
- Muzik for Insomniaks (1988)
- Joyeux Mutato (1999)
Filmography[edit | edit source]
- Bottle Rocket (1996)
- Rushmore (1998)
- The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
- The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
- The Lego Movie (2014)
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
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