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  1. Mark Mothersbaugh
    Mark MothersbaughAmerican musician and composer
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  2. Early years

    Mark Allen Mothersbaugh was born on May 18, 1950, in Akron, Ohio. His parents are Mary Margaret ("Mig") and Robert Mothersbaugh, Sr. He grew up with two younger brothers, Bob and Jim, who are both musicians, … See more

    Career

    Mothersbaugh attended Kent State University as an art student, where he met Devo co-founders Gerald Casale and Bob Lewis. In early 1970, Lewis and Casale formed the idea of the "devolution" of the human rac… See more

    Personal life

    At the age of seven, Mothersbaugh began wearing glasses to correct his severe myopia and astigmatism. Over the years, he took an interest in designing his own distinctive eyewear for use in Devo shows. He favored … See more

    Honors and awards

    Mothersbaugh was honored with the Richard Kirk Award at the 2004 BMI Film and TV Awards. The award is given annually to a composer of film and television music.
    On May 10, 2008, Mothersbaugh was awarded an … See more

    Bibliography

    • My Struggle (as Booji Boy)
    • What I Know Volume I
    • Beautiful Mutants See more

    Discography

    Studio albums
    Muzik for Insomniaks (Cassette, 1985)
    • Muzik for the Gallery (LP, 1987)
    • Joyeux Mutato (CD, 1999, Rhino Handmade limited edition; reissued 2000 by Rhino to regular retail)… See more

    External links

    Official website
    • Official art and exhibitions website
    Mark Mothersbaugh at AllMusic
    Mark Mothersbaugh discography at DiscogsSee more

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