A very happy birthday to Ron Mael, born 12th August 1945 and 80 today.
Ron's generally the words and music guy, Sparks sibling Russell Mael predominantly handling lead vocal duties.
However, occasionally Ron will step up to the mike and it's always a treat.
It's something of an understatement to say that Ron's also co-written some mind-bogglingly brilliant pop songs for more than half a century and shows no sign of slowing down.
As a birthday bonus, a couple of Dubhed selections from the archives featuring the Mael brothers, dusted off for your listening pleasure.
A Shower Of Sparks (12th September 2021)
Can't You See The Existential Threat Is On It's Way? (15th November 2022)
Hope you've at least taken the day off today, Ron, have fun!
We share the same birthday - not that many cool people born today so I'll take Ron! (always loved the fact the end of his keyboard spells Ronald instead of Roland!)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Mr Mael (I am not presumptuous enough to call him Ron)
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