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Sparks (band) Sparks during a performance at the Royal Albert Hall in 2023. Russell Mael (left) and Ron Mael. Sparks is an American pop and rock duo formed by brothers Ron (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals) in Los Angeles.
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.
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- 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.
Ronald David Mael (born August 12, 1945) is an American musician, songwriter, composer and record producer. He is the keyboard player and principal songwriter in the band Sparks which he founded with vocalist, occasional songwriter and younger brother Russell Mael in 1971.
Aug 5, 2021 · The enigmatic duo Ron and Russell Mael have gone from cult stardom to sustained success. Beverly D'Silva talks to the brothers about fame, failure and the highs and lows of their career.
Jun 18, 2021 · The band Sparks – really a duo, of L.A.-born brothers Russell and Ron Mael – is marking its fifth decade as a living enigma this year. As director Edgar Wright wonders in his new documentary,...
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May 12, 2024 · Loud As a Crowd, Soft As a Doubt: Sparks on No. 1 in Heaven. Ron and Russell Mael discuss their magnum opus, working with Giorgio Moroder, how they felt their relevance was being threatened by...
