Masters Of The Obvious (more commonly known as M.O.T.O. or MOTO), is a garage punk band based in Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 1981 by Paul Caporino, the lineup of the band has seen many changes over the years, with Caporino being the only consistent member. The band has recorded several albums for Chicago-based record label Criminal IQ Records. The band, along with Dianogah, served as opening acts for Coctails on January 15, 2000 at the Lounge Ax. History As of 2007, M.O.T.O. has existed in some form for 26 years. Over that time, the band has undergone numerous lineup changes, but it has always functioned primarily as a platform for Paul Caporino's songwriting, a repertoire that includes hundreds of songs in a variety of genres such as pop, punk rock, metal, soul, noise music, garage punk and new wave. Original lineup M.O.T.O. was formed in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1981. T