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Mark Allen Mothersbaugh (/ ˈ m ʌ ð ər z b ɔː /; 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 .
Mark Mothersbaugh is a versatile and prolific artist who has composed music for films, TV shows, video games, and podcasts. He is also known as a founding member of the avant-garde band Devo and a voice actor in various animated series.
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Aug 1, 2023 · The composer recalls how his friend Paul Reubens gave him his first scoring job and how it changed his career. He also shares his memories of their friendship, their collaborations and Reubens' death.
- Lyndsey Parker
Jun 10, 2024 · Mark Mothersbaugh isn’t a fan of acid. The musician, artist, and film composer—most famously known as one of the creative forces behind the new-wave-post-punk band Devo—tried the drug many ...
- Derek Scancarelli
Apr 22, 2020 · The New Wave icon and composer talks about his work on 'Pee-wee's Playhouse,' 'Rushmore,' 'Rugrats,' and more. Learn how he went from scoring movies by committee to creating music for Netflix's The Willoughbys.
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- Andy Greene
May 18, 2020 · On his 70th birthday, the art-punk icon and film composer discusses the music that’s meant the most to him—Patsy Cline, square dancing 45s, a Burger King jingle—five years at a time.
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Oct 1, 2021 · Mark Mothersbaugh doesn't need much of an introduction. He's a composer who's worked in TV and film for almost 40 years now. That includes classics like Pee-Wee's Playhouse, Rushmore, and Taika...
