On a Summer evening at the Edinburgh Playhouse, brotherly duo Sparks treated audiences to an energetic, joyous tour through their beloved 28-album discography.

John Lennon was heavily reliant on heroin in the mid-1970s, so the following legendary story should be taken with a pinch of ...

Ron and Russell Mael were inspired as teenagers to make music after seeing the Beatles at the Bowl in 1964. Nearly six decades later, they walked onto that same stage.

At a Sparks show, you never quite know where in their vast catalogue they will roam for inspiration, writes Fiona Shepherd ...

Landing a first headlining slot at the Hollywood Bowl is a cherished milestone for any major musical acts who claim Los Angeles as their home base. It can even mean a little more, probably, when ...

Sparks' Mael brothers took a 52-year journey before landing a Hollywood Bowl headlining ... Or at least when Ron and Russell Mael’s mom brought them to see the Beatles at the venue in 1965, ...

Russell Mael, left, and Ron Mael of Sparks pose for a portrait on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. Credit: AP/Rebecca Cabage. By The Associated PressMay 22, 2025 11:21 am. Share.

R ussell and Ron Mael never stand still. Since the birth of Sparks back in 1972, the singer and keyboard player siblings have operated within multiple genres, including pop, rock, new wave, synth ...