Sparks are a band who have effortlessly transcended decades, scenes, and genres - and here they are in conversation with Rob Brydon on the release of their latest album (of 27) MAD! It's a wide-ranging chat about their career, being brothers, and their superb work on various albums including 'No. 1 in Heaven' which was produced by Giorgio Moroder. They posses great charm, honesty, and a huge sense of fun which is refreshing in an often all-too-serious music scene. Here's more:
Edgar Wright produced a documentary on the brothers in 2021, entitled 'The Sparks Brothers':
How can one rock band be successful, underrated, hugely influential, and criminally overlooked all at the same time? From acclaimed director Edgar Wright comes THE SPARKS BROTHERS, a musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with brothers/bandmates Ron and Russell Mael. Featuring passionate tributes from Beck, Flea, Duran Duran, Mike Meyers, Patton Oswalt, and more, THE SPARKS BROTHERS celebrates the inspiring legacy of your favourite band's favourite band.
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