Bob Mothersbaugh

Bob Mothersbaugh
Mothersbaugh in 2011.
Background information
Also known as	Bob 1
Born	(1952-08-11) August 11, 1952 Akron, Ohio, United States
Occupation(s)	Musician
Associated acts	Devo, The Wipeouters, The Bob I Band, Visiting Kids, The Jitters
Notable instruments
Gibson Les Paul G&L SC-2 Labaye 2x4 Custom "Spud" Ibanez Gibson L6-S

Robert Leroy "Bob" Mothersbaugh, Jr., (/ˈmʌðərzbɔː/; born August 11, 1952), or "Bob 1", is the lead guitarist and occasional vocalist for Devo and younger brother of lead vocalist Mark Mothersbaugh. He went on to be part of the music production company Mutato Muzika.

Other work

Following Devo's hiatus in 1991, Mothersbaugh started his own band called The Bob I Band, and recorded an unreleased album with the drummer, David Kendrick. The tapes were lost, though a bootleg of the band is circulating.

Mothersbaugh produces soundtracks for film and television, such as the animated television series Rugrats as part of the aforementioned company Mutato Muzika.

In 2015, Bob performed the theme to Harvey Beaks.

Equipment

Current

• Chopper Guitars "Spudocaster"
• Gibson Mike Bloomfield Les Paul
• LaBaye 2x4
• Fractal Audio Axe-FX Ultra
• Ibanez TS9 Tubescreamer

Former

• G&L SC2 Student Model
• Ibanez custom blue "Spud" guitar
• Ibanez Les Paul (modified w/ inverted horn)
• Line 6 POD XT and X3s

External links

• Robert Mothersbaugh at the Internet Movie Database
• Mutato Muzika official site