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 vocalist, 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 was one of the primary composers of Devo's music.
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 vocalist, 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 was one of the primary composers of Devo's music.
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. In 2008, Mothersbaugh received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Kent State University, his alma mater.
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Filmography (Movies)
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Character:Self
Release Date:14/02/2025
The World According to Allee Willis
Character:Self
Release Date:15/11/2024
35000 Watts: The Story of College Radio
Character:
Release Date:09/07/2024
DEVO
Character:Self
Release Date:21/01/2024
Devolution: A Devo Theory
Character:
Release Date:03/03/2021
Punk and New Wave Years with Annie Nightingale
Character:
Release Date:06/11/2020
Chi Chi & Devo
Character:Self
Release Date:19/12/2019
Score: A Film Music Documentary
Character:Self
Release Date:16/03/2017
Along for the Ride
Character:Self
Release Date:03/11/2016
Devo: Hardcore Live!
Character:Himself
Release Date:24/02/2015
Butch DEVO And The Sundance Gig
Character:
Release Date:19/04/2014
Beauty Is Embarrassing
Character:Self
Release Date:07/09/2012
The Other F Word
Character:Self
Release Date:02/11/2011
Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind
Character:Self
Release Date:09/05/2011
Devo | Live In Benicàssim
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/2011
Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott
Character:Himself
Release Date:17/09/2010
DEVO | Whistler Medals Plaza
Character:Self
Release Date:22/02/2010
DEVO | Live in London
Character:Self
Release Date:06/05/2009
The Making of 'Bottle Rocket'
Character:Self
Release Date:16/12/2008
DEVO | Live 1980
Character:Self
Release Date:30/08/2005
Derailroaded
Character:Self
Release Date:01/03/2005
Devo Live in the Land of the Rising Sun
Character:Himself (as Devo)
Release Date:05/10/2004
DEVO | Live
Character:Self
Release Date:24/02/2004
Mystery Men
Character:Band Leader
Release Date:06/08/1999
Shakespeare's Plan 12 from Outer Space
Character:Keeper of the Gate
Release Date:01/01/1996
Devo: The Complete Truth About De-Evolution
Character:Self
Release Date:19/11/1993
Arise! SubGenius Recruitment Film #16
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Release Date:01/01/1992
The Spirit of '76
Character:Chevron-17
Release Date:12/10/1990
We're All Devo
Character:Self [DEVO]
Release Date:01/01/1983
3-DEVO
Character:Self
Release Date:30/10/1982
Human Highway
Character:Nuclear Garbageperson / Booji Boy
Release Date:10/09/1982
Urgh! A Music War
Character:Self
Release Date:07/11/1981
Pray TV
Character:Dove [DEVO]
Release Date:23/05/1980
DEVO | The Men Who Make the Music
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1979
De-evolution: The Men Who Make The Music
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1977
In the Beginning Was the End: The Truth About De-Evolution
Character:Booji Boy / Professor
Release Date:01/10/1976
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