If you went back in time and asked composer and musician Mark Mothersbaugh to predict what his biggest moneymaker would be in his nearly 50-year career, he would not have said "Uncontrollable Urge." ...

MTV's ubiquitous video series has become a huge earner for the musician, all thanks to the Devo song used as its theme.

Mark Mothersbaugh of new wave band DEVO allegedly makes upwards of $1 million per year through MTV's use of the 'Ridiculousness' theme song.

A: We Are Devo!" Produced by Brian Eno, the techno-flavored tracks include a cover of the Rolling Stones' "(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction." In turn, Devo has had their share of covers by other ...

Despite the single's widespread success, it's another song from the band that rakes in high-dollar figures. Released on Devo's first album in 1978, "Uncontrollable Urge," known for its energic ...

A: We Are Devo! with “Uncontrollable Urge”, few ... despite its status as one of their most played songs. Nor was it their most successful track on the charts – that honor belongs to 1980 ...

all thanks to the Devo song used as its theme. By Tyler Jenke When Devo opened their 1978 album Q. Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! with “Uncontrollable Urge”, few listeners could have foreseen ...