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Ron Mael plays the keyboards and synthesizers and writes most of the songs for Sparks. When the band hit the peak of its popularity in the 1970s, he was well known for his strange appearance, often remaining motionless over his keyboard in sharp contrast to Russell's animated and hyperactive frontman antics.
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.
The official YouTube channel for the band S P A R K S S P A R K S is Ron Mael & Russell Mael The new album THE GIRL IS CRYING IN HER LATTE (2023) is now available through Island Records...
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.
Jun 18, 2021 · From left, Russell and Ron Mael, who record as Sparks, photographed in 1982 during the cover shoot for their album Angst In My Pants.
- Bob Mondello
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.
May 12, 2024 · Ron and Russell Mael discuss their magnum opus, working with Giorgio Moroder, how they felt their relevance was being threatened by the very punk bands that loved them, and their production...
