There are at least three bands named Sparks.
One is an American rock and pop music band formed in Los Angeles in 1970 by brothers Ron Mael (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals), initially under the name Halfnelson. Best known for their quirky approach to song writing, Sparks' music is often accompanied by cutting and acerbic lyrics, and an idiosyncratic stage presence, typified in the contrast between Russell's wide-eyed hyperactive frontman antics and Ron's sedentary scowling.
Members
198020002020
Steven Nistordrums (drum set)
Evan Weissguitar, background vocals
Max Whipplebackground vocals, bass guitar
Ron Maelsynthesizer, keyboard, piano, organ
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Russell Maellead vocals
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Tammy Glovertimpani, drums (drum set), background vocals, glockenspiel
Dean Mentabackground vocals, guitar, timpani
Earle Mankeybackground vocals, guitarLeslie Bohembackground vocals, bass guitar
Bob Haagbackground vocals, guitar
Steve McDonaldbackground vocals, bass guitarJim Wilsonbackground vocals, guitar
James Mankeybass guitarDavid Kendrickdrums (drum set)
Josh Klinghofferbackground vocals, guitar
Harley Feinsteindrums (drum set)
Marcus Blakebackground vocals, bass guitar, guitar
Dinky Diamonddrums (drum set)
Christi Haydonbackground vocals, drums (drum set)
Martin Gordonbass guitarAdrian Fisherguitar
Trevor Whiteguitar
Ian Hamptonbass guitar
James Goodwinsynthesizer
Hilly Michaelsdrums (drum set)
Sal Maidabass guitar
Jeff Salenguitar, background vocals
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Discography
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