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Russell Craig Mael (born October 5, 1948) [1] is an American singer best known as the lead singer for the band Sparks which he formed in 1971 with his elder brother Ron Mael. Mael is known for his wide vocal range, in particular his far-reaching falsetto.
Russell Mael. Actor: Annette. Born and raised in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, and a UCLA Theater Arts and Filmmaking graduate, Russell Mael is one half of the influential American rock and pop duo Sparks with brother Ron Mael.
- January 1, 1
- 1.73 m
- Santa Monica, California, USA
Russell Mael has a distinctive wide-ranging voice, while Ron Mael plays keyboards in an intricate and rhythmic style. Their frequently changing styles and visual presentations have kept the band at the forefront of modern, artful pop music.
- Chelsea Spear
- Sparks found some early fame in the UK, but were formed in California. Sparks first became popular in England; they would later record a string of dance and new wave albums in Germany, and singer Russell Mael would sometimes sing in a French accent.
- Ron and Russell Mael found pre-Sparks success as part of a quintet. Ron and Russell enrolled at UCLA in the mid-1960s, with Russell in the theater department and Ron in film.
- Sparks' appearance on Top of the Pops was a pre-internet viral video. After landing a contract with Island Records, the Maels relocated to London in the summer of 1973 and assembled a backing band of British session musicians.
- Sparks change their sound as often as other artists change their clothes. The four classic albums Sparks would record for Island Records took a Trojan-horse approach to glam rock: The clean production, catchy riffs, and androgynous vocals drew in fans of David Bowie, Queen, and T Rex, but the band’s love of pre-rock and roll styles like swing, chamber music, and light opera would shine through on songs like "Looks Looks Looks," "Under the Table with Her," and "Hospitality on Parade" from their fifth album Indiscreet.
Aug 5, 2021 · The enigmatic duo Ron and Russell Mael have gone from cult status to sustained success. Beverly D'Silva talks to the brothers about fame, failure and their highs and lows.
May 24, 2023 · With a history that dates back to the late '60s, L.A.-bred brothers Russell and Ron Mael have amassed an incomparably eclectic and eccentric oeuvre that's seen them evolve from glam-rock...
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Aug 6, 2021 · Brothers Ron and Russell Mael have made music as Sparks for more than five decades, mostly under the radar despite superstar fans. Now, a new documentary and a buzzy musical put them in the...
