Bob Mould is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and producer best known for his work as the guitarist and vocalist for the alternative rock bands Hüsker Dü and Sugar. Born in 1960 in Malone, New York, Mould's music career began in the late 1970s with Hüsker Dü, a band credited with pioneering alternative rock and influencing many bands that followed. Mould's songwriting and intense guitar work became iconic in the world of underground music. After the breakup of Hüsker Dü, he formed Sugar, which achieved commercial success while maintaining critical acclaim.