Jim Mothersbaugh
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Jim Mothersbaugh (born January 18, 1956 in Akron, Ohio) was the second drummer for Devo, replacing Rod Reisman who only played for a single show. Jim and his 4-year older brother Bob joined Devo with his 6-year older brother, Mark. At that time he created a primitive form of electronic drum set, which he later perfected.
Jim appears on several early Devo demos. Later he performed as an equipment technician for the band on the 1980 tour, and worked at Roland through much of the 80s helping to develop MIDI technology.
He is currently living in Akron, Ohio raising his family, one son and one daughter, and still makes time to make appearances at the DE-VOtionals - an annual Devo fan gathering in Akron.
[edit] Trivia
- Jim's nickname in Devo was "Jungle Jim".