Composer Mark Mothersbaugh, a founding member of Devo, has seen unexpected financial success from his song 'Uncontrollable Urge,' which brings in approximately $1 million a year in royalties. This turnaround began in 2011 when MTV's 'Ridiculousness' used the song as its theme. Despite a prolific career in film and TV composition, it's this 1978 song that emerged as a surprise top earner for him, overshadowing his many other musical achievements.
Mothersbaugh's wife and manager Anita Greenspan revealed that he now earns $1 million annually in royalties from 'Uncontrollable Urge,' his biggest income source.
Ridiculousness helped 'Uncontrollable Urge' achieve major recognition since it features the song as its theme, showcasing viral videos in over 1,500 episodes.
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