1950
Born Akron Ohio
1957
Received first pair of spectacles and simultaneously became interested in art
1968
Enrolled at Kent State University fine arts dept
1970
Protests war in Viet Nam
Meets Jerry Casale at Kent State and conceptualizes the art band DEVO
1975
First solo gallery show
1976 to Present
Bob, Jim and Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob and Jerry Casale release award winning short film "In the beginning
was the end - the truth about De-evolution" and European chart topping singles. During this time period created
along with Jerry Casale and Bob Mothersbaugh all of Devo's film, graphics, music and stage shows
DEVO continues to record and perform
1984 to Present
Composes music for film, TV, radio, games and Web
1987 to Present
Has shown in hundreds of solo and group exhibitions
2008
Receives honorary doctorate from Kent State