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Mark Mothersbaugh

Mark Allen Mothersbaugh (/ˈmʌðərzbɔː/; born May 18, 1950) is an American musician and composer. He came to prominence in the late 1970s as co-founder, lead singer and keyboardist of the new wave band Devo, whose "Whip It" was a top 20 single in the US in 1980, peaking at No. 14, and which has since maintained a cult following. Mothersbaugh is one of the main composers of Devo's music.

Mark Mothersbaugh

Mark Allen Mothersbaugh

(1950-05-18) May 18, 1950
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • composer
  • multi-instrumentalist
  • record producer
  • visual artist

1972–present

  • Nancye Ferguson (divorced)
  • Anita Greenspan

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In addition to his work with Devo, Mothersbaugh has made music for television series, films and video games via his production company, Mutato Muzika. He composed the music for the 13-year run of the animated series Rugrats and its three related theatrical films. He has created film scores for Wes Anderson and for Marvel Comics films. As a solo musician, Mothersbaugh has released 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 received the Richard Kirk award at the BMI Film and TV Awards for his contributions to film and television music.[4] In 2008, Mothersbaugh received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Kent State University, his alma mater.[5]

Early years[edit]

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, and two sisters, Amy and Susan, and graduated from Woodridge High School in Peninsula, Ohio.[6][7] His father appeared in early Devo films and fan events as the character General Boy and his brothers participated in the band, although Jim's tenure was brief, appearing only on several early demos.

"Having Trouble Sneezing", the distinctive music in the award-winning "" commercials for Apple Inc.[26]

Get a Mac

The score for the first season of the television series , though he was replaced after one season by David Byrne of Talking Heads.

Big Love

The theme music for the American television show , broadcast on the Syfy channel.

Eureka

The score of the 's TV series Regular Show.

Cartoon Network

The score for HBO's alongside John Enroth and Albert Fox.

Close Enough

The score for HBO's .

Our Flag Means Death

Honors and awards[edit]

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.[4]


On May 10, 2008, Mothersbaugh was awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Kent State University.[43]


On May 28, 2016, Mothersbaugh was awarded the key to the city of Akron during a ceremony at the Akron-Summit County Public Library.[44]

My Struggle (as )

Booji Boy

What I Know Volume I

Beautiful Mutants

Muzik for Insomniaks

Muzik for the Gallery (LP, 1987)

Joyeux Mutato (CD, 1999, Rhino Handmade limited edition; reissued 2000 by Rhino to regular retail)

The Most Powerful Healing Muzik in the Entire World (6-CD Set, 2005)

Mutant Flora (6 × Vinyl, 7" Box Set, 2017)

Official website

Official art and exhibitions

website

at AllMusic

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discography at Discogs

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at IMDb

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Trolf, Andreas (January 3, 2008). . Fecal Face.

"Mark Mothersbaugh Interview"

at the Wayback Machine (archived September 30, 2007)

Interview, April 25, 2001 at liveDaily.com

at the Wayback Machine (archived December 20, 2002)

Extensive interview from 1998

Ayyüce, Orhan (December 25, 2007). . Archinect. Archived from the original on June 12, 2011.

"Home Front Invasion Wartime Interview with Mark Mothersbaugh"