Mark Mothersbaugh

Mark Mothersbaugh
Mothersbaugh performing live with Devo, 2007
Born	Mark Allen Mothersbaugh (1950-05-18) May 18, 1950 (age 66) Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Residence	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Singer songwriter composer multi-instrumentalist record producer music programmer author visual artist
Spouse(s)	Nancye Ferguson (m.; divorced) Anita Greenspan (m.)
Children	Mai Li Margaret (adopted) Hui Hui Hope (adopted)
Parent(s)	Robert Mothersbaugh, Sr. Mary Margaret
Relatives	Bob Mothersbaugh (brother) Jim Mothersbaugh (brother) Amy Mothersbaugh (sister) Silas Hite (nephew)
Musical career
Genres	New wave punk rock hardcore punk post-punk synthpunk electropunk art punk synthpop electronic rock film score
Instruments	Vocals synthesizer guitar keyboards minimoog Mellotron omnichord
Years active	1972–present
Labels	Tra Project Rykodisc Enigma
Associated acts	Devo Dove, The Band of Love Jihad Jerry & the Evildoers The Wipeouters
Website	mutato.com
Notable instruments
Vocals, synthesizer, guitar, keyboard, minimong, Mellotron, omnichord
Signature

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

Mothersbaugh's music career spans more than 40 years. He came to prominence in the late 1970s as co-founder, lead singer and keyboardist 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. Mothersbaugh is one of the main composers of Devo's music and made major lyrical contributions to the band's songs. He is one of only two members (along with bass player Gerald Casale) who have been with Devo throughout its entire history.

In addition to his work with Devo, Mothersbaugh has made music for television series, films and video games via his production company, Mutato Muzika, most notably as the composer for the popular long-running animated series Rugrats for its entire 13-year run, as well as all three theatrical films. He also has had a solo career which has included four studio albums: Muzik for Insomniaks, Muzik for the Gallery, Joyeux Mutato and The Most Powerful Healing Muzik in the Entire World. In 2004, he was honored with the Richard Kirk award at the BMI Film and TV Awards for his significant contributions to film and television music. Additionally, Mothersbaugh was awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Kent State University in 2008.