Russell Mael
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Russell Mael (born Russell Craig Mael, October 5, 1948 in Santa Monica, California)[1][2] is an American singer and songwriter who, with his older brother Ron, is in the band Sparks.
His most notable vocal trait is a far-reaching falsetto, especially evident on songs such as "Equator" from Sparks' Kimono My House album.[citation needed] he is also known for his flamboyant and hyperactive stage presence
He has recorded 22 albums with the critically acclaimed band, "Sparks."[3]
The band has a huge cult following around the world and are best known for the song This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us which reached number 2 in the U.K. Singles Chart.[4]
The pair appear as themselves in the 1977 disaster film Rollercoaster, performing live. They also appeared in episode twenty-two of season six of the Gilmore Girls.
[edit] References
- ^ Family Tree Legends
- ^ Russell Mael at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Sparks: Biography". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/sparks-p5494/biography. Retrieved 21 April 2011.
- ^ "Singles". Chart Stats. http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=2474. Retrieved 21 April 2011.
[edit] External links
- Official Sparks website
- Mini biographical site
- Sparks - The "Kimono My House" album files
- Sparks fanzine
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