Bob Mould

American guitarist, singer and songwriter; co-leader and primary songwriter of Husker Dü and later leader of Sugar, with a long solo career spanning melodic punk, power-pop, singer-songwriter records and occasional electronic excursions.

Born 1960; frontman/co-songwriter of Husker Dü; leader of Sugar; solo artist with a career spanning from the 1980s to the present; known primarily as guitarist and vocalist.

DeBaser reviews present Bob Mould as a foundational figure of American post‑punk who kept evolving: from Husker Dü's fury to melodic solo work and occasional electronic experiments. Reviewers praise guitar‑driven albums (Beauty & Ruin, Blue Hearts, Workbook) and live acoustic performances, while some works (Modulate, District Line) drew mixed or critical reactions. The coverage mixes nostalgia, technical appreciation and strong emotional responses.

For:Fans of punk, post‑punk and melodic rock; listeners interested in guitar-driven singer-songwriters and the evolution of 80s alternative artists into modern solo careers.