The American rock guitarist Bob Mould, born in Malone (New York) on October 16,
1960, has been called the godfather of indie rock in the US. Shades of his
distinctive playing style can be heard in early Foo Fighter songs and he has
been cited as a key influence for bands like Pixies and Nirvana. He began his
career when he formed Hüsker Dü in the late 1970s teaming up with drummer Grant
Hart, bassist Greg Norton and keyboardist Charlie Pine. Hüsker Dü released seven
studio albums with their 1984 release Zenith Arcade being considered the best
example of their work. They became o...