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Russell Craig Mael (born October 5, 1948) 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
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- 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.
Aug 21, 2021 · Sparks’ Ron and Russell Mael on the Creation of ‘Annette’ and ‘Overcoming All the Expectations of a Movie Musical’. “What haven’t we tried before? Go mainstream!” jokes Ron Mael, as the duo...
Jul 9, 2021 · S parks, composed of siblings Ron Mael ’67 and Russell Mael ’71, may be the most influential pop act you’ve never heard of. But this year, with two movies making waves, that could change. Since the 1970s, distinctive songwriter Ron and his falsetto-voiced brother, Russell, have produced 25 albums.
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.
The official website for Sparks. Order the latest album The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte. Book tickets for the 2023 tour and sign up to the Sparks mailing list.
