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Mark Mothersbaugh of DEVO Says He Makes $1 Million Yearly From the ‘Ridiculousness’ Theme Song Alone
Mark Mothersbaugh of new wave band DEVO allegedly makes upwards of $1 million per year through MTV's use of the 'Ridiculousness' theme song.
Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh Makes $1M per Year Thanks to MTV’s ‘Ridiculousness’ Theme
MTV's ubiquitous video series has become a huge earner for the musician, all thanks to the Devo song used as its theme.
Eight Figures for ‘The Big Bang Theory’? Inside the World of TV Theme Songs
For a lucky few, writing music for a theme song can rake in millions of dollars and be, as one songwriter puts it, "the gift that keeps on giving." ...
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DEVO’s Mark Mothersbaugh Makes $1 Million Per Year from Ridiculousness Theme Song
DEVO's Mark Mothersbaugh has revealed he earns about $1 million per year from the Ridiculousness theme song, "Uncontrollable Urge." ...
The ‘Most-Played Song On MTV’ Earns The Guy Who Wrote It So Much Money Every Year
A cover of “Uncontrollable Urge” is the theme song for the Rob Dyrdek-hosted MTV series, which is pretty much all MTV plays.