General Boy (Robert Mothersbaugh, Sr.) talks about DEVO, basically. As far as I know, this is a late '80s/early '90s interview conducted by Dan Bailey. Source: stagevu.com/use...
If he didn't have a numerical "title" associated with DEVO (such as "Bob 1" and "Bob 2" [the late Robert Casale]), the late Robert Mothersbaugh, Sr. should be referred to as "Bob Prime," because without him (and his wife, of course), there would have been no DEVO!
Well, i think it is safe to say he was a proud father to all of his children. Especially to his sons. Wish all parents would be as supporting as that (with the condition of not hurting anyone or themselves). Such a quiet simple man. He's a role model for would-be fathers.
Bob seems like a really nice and smart guy. I like his accurate descriptions that are lacking in embellishments like "entertaining" or "props". Where as us fans would say spud collar or whatever.
So funny! I remember the "Bombs Away"! I watched DEVO in Central Park NYC around 1980, stood in line all day, threw up, felt better, and had a great night! The movie screen videos blew me away and I was really close! BTW, anyone else notice father talking at @8:08 about the Kent Campus shooting where Mark and Bob were students, he says something like "Mark and the other boy", lol.
All my male pets have the surname of Boy. I have a cat named Slender-Boy. I even call all animals by their names, and add Boy to them, Such as wasp boys and lizard boys, racoon boys, and possum boys.
Wow, what a GREAT dad. Makes sense why I still love the band to this day. His kids did him proud and he reflects the pride right back at them. Thanks for finding this video treasure. Regards, j
I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s in Cleveland oh and was a major devo fan. They really helped me through adolescence. My friends and I went to the local library to find the mothersbaugh phone number in the white pages for Akron. We called the number and Bob was so kind to talk to us teenagers when we would call occasionally. He was so sweet and seemed happy to talk to us. In 88 when devo came to town we were short one ticket and they invited us to come to the house to get the extra ticket. Mom and dad were there and Bob 1 was sitting on the living room couch warming up for the show (he did not talk to us though)
RIP Robert Mothersbaugh Sr.
+odinvonzero Such a great person and father.
90... Not too shabby.
If there were a Bob 1 and Bob 2, he was Bob 0. I say that as the highest possible complement. A brilliant man and clearly a loving father.
Such a proud Dad. Nice to see.
Truly.
I dig devo like I did in 1981 and as I will when I pass on.
If he didn't have a numerical "title" associated with DEVO (such as "Bob 1" and "Bob 2" [the late Robert Casale]), the late Robert Mothersbaugh, Sr. should be referred to as "Bob Prime," because without him (and his wife, of course), there would have been no DEVO!
J. Jason Wentworth Bob Zero perhaps
Todd Berg
Who is that, please?
@@toddberg3892 Bob 0 is Bob Lewis, General Boy is Bob Prime
SO UPLIFTING TO SEE A DAD WHO TRULY WAS A IMPORTANT PERSON IN THIER LIVES AND CAREERS. TALENTED KIND AND GREAT HEARTED
Well, i think it is safe to say he was a proud father to all of his children. Especially to his sons. Wish all parents would be as supporting as that (with the condition of not hurting anyone or themselves). Such a quiet simple man. He's a role model for would-be fathers.
Oh dad, we're all Devo
All hail General Boy! He will always live on.
Bob seems like a really nice and smart guy. I like his accurate descriptions that are lacking in embellishments like "entertaining" or "props". Where as us fans would say spud collar or whatever.
What a dear soul. Enjoyed the interview.
He raised 'em real good
So funny! I remember the "Bombs Away"! I watched DEVO in Central Park NYC around 1980, stood in line all day, threw up, felt better, and had a great night! The movie screen videos blew me away and I was really close! BTW, anyone else notice father talking at @8:08 about the Kent Campus shooting where Mark and Bob were students, he says something like "Mark and the other boy", lol.
RIP General Boy. What were the circumstances surrounding his death? Was he ill for a while?
Yes, he was 91 years old & cared for very lovingly by his family through terminal illness.
Such a nice old man. No wonder Mark and Bob are real nice guys.
I wish my dad would have been like this guy.....
Be that Dad, if you get a chance.
I’ve loved DEVO for about 40yrs, and it is really good to see this interview.( I just tuned in to music for insomniacs and it is wonderful thank you)
Man, it's just good to spend 20 minutes hanging out with this guy.
This is priceless! Thank you for posting.
Head of an American CIA family. The original American Dad.
All my male pets have the surname of Boy. I have a cat named Slender-Boy. I even call all animals by their names, and add Boy to them, Such as wasp boys and lizard boys, racoon boys, and possum boys.
Monkey Boys, even?
Awesome interview! Especially interesting because I’m 15 minutes from Akron
God, I'd love to sit down and chat with Bob, he seems like such a great guy. So supportive and understanding too
Wow, what a GREAT dad. Makes sense why I still love the band to this day. His kids did him proud and he reflects the pride right back at them. Thanks for finding this video treasure.
Regards,
j
Wow!!! I never knew.
"Muttersbach" really means "Mother's Creek".
I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s in Cleveland oh and was a major devo fan. They really helped me through adolescence. My friends and I went to the local library to find the mothersbaugh phone number in the white pages for Akron. We called the number and Bob was so kind to talk to us teenagers when we would call occasionally. He was so sweet and seemed happy to talk to us.
In 88 when devo came to town we were short one ticket and they invited us to come to the house to get the extra ticket.
Mom and dad were there and Bob 1 was sitting on the living room couch warming up for the show (he did not talk to us though)
Now it can be told!
This interview is great!
ROBERT 1 RULES!!
What a great dad!
love .
Thank You. This is my new fondest memory.
You can tell that’s Mark’s dad because of the nose!…
Had no idea General was Mark's father!
And Bob1’s father, as well!!!
Thanks for posting this.
What an amazing dude
Bob 0
Isn’t he Buried in oak wood cemetery
Yes, with his wife, and his parents are there, too.
All hail general boy!!!
Der General Boy war ein sehr Geehrter Herr.
How is General Boy these days?
Hahahahahahahahah
Hello Trumpland! Cheers from south Brazil...