Graduate of Woodridge High School in Peninsula, Ohio.
Attended Kent State University (1970-73) in Kent, Ohio, to focus on
attaining an art degree. While at Kent State Mothersbaugh met Jerry
Casale and Bob Lewis, who ultimately joined him in forming the 1970-80s
avant-garde band Devo.
Awarded an honorary doctorate degree (2008) from Kent State in humane
letters. Dr. Mothersbaugh has reciprocated KSU in diverse fashion as is
his style-- gifting it with music & art, as well as time-- which is
spent touting the Kent State experience through public promotions &
media spots.
