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About Sparks

Sparks are an iconic art-pop duo formed by brothers Ron and Russell Mael, renowned for their eccentric imagination, razor-sharp wit and genre-defying musical vision. Since emerging from Los Angeles in the early seventies, they have crafted a catalogue that blends glam-rock, new wave, synth-pop and theatrical avant-garde flair — always with clever lyricism and a mischievous sense of humour. Their breakthrough came with the flamboyant Kimono My House (1974), featuring the hit “This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us”, a song that introduced their distinctive blend of dramatic vocals and quirky, angular arrangements. Across decades of reinvention, Sparks have remained fearless innovators, inspiring generations of artists while never repeating themselves.

On stage, Sparks are a magnetic combination of Russell’s charismatic, high-energy performance and Ron’s deadpan presence at the keyboard — a duo dynamic that has become legendary in its own right. Albums such as No. 1 in Heaven (1979), Lil’ Beethoven (2002) and The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte (2023) highlight their ability to stay fresh, relevant and delightfully unpredictable. Their music, film collaborations and theatrical projects have secured them a place as one of the most inventive and enduring acts in pop history. Throughout their long career, Sparks have continued to thrill fans with creativity that’s witty, extravagant and unmistakably their own.