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Glam Slam Guide
The weirdest, wittiest, most theatrical brothers in glam – opera falsettos, Hitler moustaches, and lyrics sharper than their suits. Two Los Angeles art-school kids who looked like a silent-movie villain and his nervous accountant decided to invade Britain with synthesizers, sarcasm, and songs about girls called Moustache, Wonder Girl, and This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us. The Glam Slam Essentials Kimono My House (1974) – Album Release (1974) – UK #4The breakthrough –

Sparks
Oct 20, 20253 min read


Sparks: "Indiscreet" Advert (1975)
Sparks’ "Indiscreet" , a one-page advert in Creem Magazine , December 1, 1975.

Sparks
Dec 1, 19751 min read


How The Stars Can Help Cover Article: 1975
A Music Star Sparks Spotlight Published in the UK on January 11, 1975, Music Star magazine’s cover and one-page article “How the Stars Can Help” featured Sparks — the theatrical brotherly duo Ron & Russell Mael — in full glam-pop glory. The cover showcased Sparks at the height of their Kimono My House and Propaganda era success, with the article exploring how their unique sound and image were helping shape the stars of the music scene. Article Overview Publication Details Ma

Sparks
Jan 11, 19751 min read


The Secret Life Cover : 1974
Sparks invade teen mags – the Mael brothers’ weird world hits the front page! cover in Mirabelle, December 21, 1974. More Sparks oddities added weekly.

Sparks
Dec 21, 19741 min read


Sparks: "Hollywood's Madcaps" Feature (1974)
Sparks’ "Hollywood's Madcaps" , a one-page feature in Circus Magazine , November 1, 1974.

Sparks
Nov 1, 19741 min read


Sparks: "I Hate Kids" Article (1974)
Sparks’ "I Hate Kids" , a one-page article in Melody Maker , September 28, 1974.

Sparks
Sep 27, 19741 min read


Sparks: "Dirty Little Ditties" Article (1973)
Sparks’ "Dirty Little Ditties" , a one-page article in Circus Magazine , February 1, 1973.

Sparks
Feb 1, 19731 min read
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