Members
- Steven Nistordrums (drum set) · 2006current
- Evan Weissbackground vocals · 2017current
- Max Whipplebackground vocals · 2021current
- Ron Maelkeyboardcurrent
- Russell Maellead vocalscurrent
- Earle Mankeybackground vocals · 1968–1973
- James Mankeybass guitar · 1968–1973
- Harley Feinsteindrums (drum set) · 1970–1973
- Adrian Fisherguitar · 1973–1974
- Dinky Diamonddrums (drum set) · 1973–1975
- Martin Gordonbass guitar · 1973–1974
- Ian Hamptonbass guitar · 1974–1975
- Trevor Whiteguitar · 1974–1975
- Hilly Michaelsdrums (drum set) · 1976–1976
- Jeff Salenbackground vocals · 1976–1976
- Sal Maidabass guitar · 1976–1976
- Bob Haagbackground vocals · 1981–1986
- David Kendrickdrums (drum set) · 1981–1986
- Leslie Bohembackground vocals · 1981–1986
- James Goodwinsynthesizer · 1982–1983
- Christi Haydonbackground vocals · 1994–1995
- Tammy Gloverbackground vocals · 1997–2009
- Dean Mentabackground vocals · 2002–2017
- Steve McDonaldbackground vocals · 2005–2008
- Jim Wilsonbackground vocals · 2006–2009
Josh Klinghofferbackground vocals · 2006–2008- Marcus Blakebackground vocals · 2008–2009
Collected from open sources (4) · facts link to sources
Discography
The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte2023
Tracklist not collected yet.
A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip2020
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Hippopotamus2017
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The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman2009
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Exotic Creatures of the Deep2008
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Hello Young Lovers2006
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Lil’ Beethoven2002
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Balls2000
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Plagiarism1997
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Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins1994
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Interior Design1988
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Music That You Can Dance To1986
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Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat1984
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In Outer Space1983
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Angst in My Pants1982
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Whomp That Sucker1981
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Terminal Jive1980
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No. 1 in Heaven1979
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Introducing Sparks1977
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Big Beat1976
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Indiscreet1975
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Kimono My House1974
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Propaganda1974
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A Woofer in Tweeter’s Clothing1973
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Halfnelson1971
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Label
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- Warner Music Group
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- Island Records
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- Columbia Records
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- Virgin Records
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- Atlantic Records
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- Roadrunner Records
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Halfnelson, The Sparks
Sparks is an American pop and rock duo consisting of brothers Ron (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals). Formed as the band Halfnelson in 1968 in the Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, Sparks are noted for their quirky approach to songwriting; their music is often accompanied by sophisticated and acerbic lyrics—sometimes containing literary or cinematic references—and an idiosyncratic, theatrical stage presence, typified by the contrast between Russell's animated, hyperactive front-man antics and Ron's deadpan scowling. 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.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
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