Mark Mothersbaugh - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 18, 1950 |
|---|---|
| Age | 75 |
| Birthplace | Akron, Ohio, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Mark Mothersbaugh's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Co-founding Devo, pioneering electronic and new wave music, composing for television and film including 'Rugrats', 'The Lego Movie', and 'Thor: Ragnarok'. |
Intro
Mark Mothersbaugh is an American musician, composer, singer, and record producer best known as the co-founder and lead singer of the new wave band Devo. He is also a prolific composer for film and television, notably working on soundtracks for 'Rugrats', 'The Lego Movie', and 'Thor: Ragnarok'.
Early Life & Background
Mark Mothersbaugh grew up in Akron, Ohio. From an early age, he showed an interest in both visual arts and music, and attended Kent State University, where he met fellow Devo co-founders Gerald Casale and Bob Lewis.
Career Highlights
- Co-founder, lead singer, and keyboardist of Devo (formed in the early 1970s, achieving mainstream success with the hit 'Whip It').
- Composed the iconic soundtrack for Nickelodeon's 'Rugrats' and its related films.
- Scored feature films such as 'The Lego Movie', 'Thor: Ragnarok', and many of Wes Anderson's movies including 'The Royal Tenenbaums' and 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Devo (nominated and widely recognized as a pioneering act).
Trivia
- Mark Mothersbaugh is colorblind.
- Apart from music, he is also a visual artist with several exhibitions of his work.
- He has written music for more than 200 television projects.
FAQs
People also ask
Mark Mothersbaugh is 75 years old.
Mark Mothersbaugh was born the 18 May 1950.
Akron, Ohio, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About May 18th, 1950, in brief:
- Day of the week: May 18th, 1950 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine by Patti Page
- Popular movie: All About Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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