Mark Mothersbaugh Biography

Mark Mothersbaugh, Musician

Born as	Mark Allen Mothersbaugh
Occup.	Musician
From	USA
Spouses	Nancye Ferguson (divorced) Anita Greenspan
Born	May 18, 1950 Akron, Ohio, USA
Age	74 years

Early Life
Mark Allen Mothersbaugh was born upon May 18, 1950 in Akron, Ohio, USA. He is the son of Mary Margaret and Robert Mothersbaugh, Sr. Mark grew up with two younger bros, Bob and Jim, and a sis, Amy. He was diagnosed with myopia in the second grade, which led him to wear unique-looking glasses. This condition led him to establish an interest in visual arts, eventually shaping his future profession.

Education
Mothersbaugh studied at the prominent Kent State University, where he satisfied Gerald Casale and Bob Lewis. This trio of imaginative minds would go on to form the backbone of the band Devo. At Kent State, Mothersbaugh refined his abilities in visual arts, music, and writing.

Devo: Formative Years and Album Releases
In the early 1970s, Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald Casale, and Bob Lewis formed Devo, a new wave band influenced by art rock and hard rock. They started playing small locations and gained acknowledgment for their unique sound and striking visual style.

In between 1978 and 1985, the band released 6 full-length studio albums, with Mark Mothersbaugh working as the lead singer and keyboardist. Some of their considerable releases include "Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!" (1978), "Freedom of Choice" (1980), and "New Traditionalists" (1981).

Devo's most famous song, "Whip It", ended up being an instant hit upon its release in 1980, propelling the band to worldwide fame. The ingenious video for the tune added to its appeal.

Mark Mothersbaugh's Solo Career
In the mid-1980s, Mark Mothersbaugh started branching off as a solo artist, primarily concentrating on composing music for films, television, and computer game. One of his early advancements as a composer featured the score for the tv show Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986 - 1990).

Mothersbaugh's work as a movie author includes partnerships with prominent director Wes Anderson, starting with the film "Bottle Rocket" (1996). This collaboration continued with the movies "Rushmore" (1998), "The Royal Tenenbaums" (2001), "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" (2004), and "Moonrise Kingdom" (2012).

He has likewise composed music for other notable movies and television series, such as "The Rugrats Movie" (1998), its sequel "Rugrats in Paris: The Movie" (2000), the animated series "The Powerpuff Girls" (1998 - 2005), and the LEGO Movie franchise.

Personal Life
Mark Mothersbaugh wed Anita Greenspan in the early 2000s, and the couple has actually 2 embraced children called Margaret and Hope. Anita works in the show business, and together, they run Mutato Muzika, a music production company based in Los Angeles.

Visual Arts and Other Ventures
Apart from his effective music profession, Mothersbaugh is also an accomplished visual artist. He has actually exhibited his artwork in galleries worldwide, showing a varied variety of pieces, consisting of drawings, paintings, sculptures, and photos.

He has actually also been involved in writing and has released numerous books, including "Myopia" (2014), which provides a collection of his artwork and creative process.

Legacy
Mark Mothersbaugh's profession seamlessly mixes music, art, and efficiency. His innovative technique to music and visual arts has actually left a substantial effect on popular culture. His deal with Devo and as a solo artist continue to influence and affect artists across a large range of genres.

Our collection contains 9 quotes who is written / told by Mark.

Related authors: Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Wes Anderson (Writer)

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9 Famous quotes by Mark Mothersbaugh

"Right now I just finished writing the music for a Rugrats feature film and the third week of September I go to London, and the Orchestra is going to perform the score"

"I was lucky enough to get to perform on stage in front of 20 million people on TV, and 150 thousand in concerts. For 15 minutes I got to be a rock star, the 15 minutes is great! It turns into Spinal Tap after 20 minutes"

"I don't cook - I can cook - but I'm not very good. I like being asked over for dinner, because she can't cook either. We would starve if it weren't for modern technology. I know how to work a microwave, but love home cooked meals"

"We've turned down multi million dollar films, simply because we liked the film better. We have the luxury to do so - we have projects that make the money, and others that we do for love"

"To me I think artists in general make a statement - and for the rest of their lives - every album, every book - are variations on a theme"

"As far as the style, I was fascinated by surrealism"

"Personally I'm very happy to be behind the scenes. I like collaboration, I like working with directors"

"My major was Fine Arts and Education thinking I would become an Art Teacher. I couldn't visualize myself as an art teacher, thinking how it wouldn't work"

"I went to Kent State basically to avoid going to Vietnam, I had no idea what I was doing in the world. I was lost, and trying not to get into a fight every day"