Sparks (July 1, 1975) "From Taco Bell To Fish 'n' Chips" – Cream Magazine Feature

A fun, in-depth Cream magazine feature on Sparks, following the Mael brothers’ journey from their American roots to their quirky success in the UK, complete with humorous anecdotes and striking photos of Ron and Russell Mael.

THE STORY	WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
The article traces Sparks’ unusual path, from their early days in Los Angeles (including a memorable “Doris Day’s Sons” headline) to their breakthrough in Britain. It explores the brothers’ eccentric personalities, their blend of art-rock, humor, and pop, and the cultural differences between American and British audiences.	Publication: Cream Magazine Date: July 1975 Country: United States Section: Feature / Artist Profile Striking full-page photo of Ron Mael on a motorcycle wearing sunglasses and a fake mustache. Interior spreads include multiple black-and-white and color photos of Russell and Ron Mael, band shots, and dense columns of text by Robert Duncan & David Surkamp. Classic 1975 Cream magazine design.

CONTEXT AND NOTES	FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Published in the July 1975 issue of Cream, this feature captures Sparks during their early peak of UK popularity, highlighting their witty, theatrical style and the Mael brothers’ distinctive image that set them apart in the glam and art-rock scenes.	Event: Major artist feature Era: 1975 (UK breakthrough period) Tone: Entertaining, insightful, humorous Photography: Iconic motorcycle shot + multiple band portraits RELATED MATERIAL: For other related posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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