Ron Mael

Ron Mael
Ron Mael
	Mael onstage in 2023
Background information
Birth name	Ronald David Mael
Born	August 12, 1945 (age 79); Culver City, California, U.S.
Genres	Art pop; glam rock; synth-pop;
Occupations	Musician; songwriter; composer; record producer; music programmer; film director;
Instruments	Keyboards; synthesizer;
Years active	1963–present
Labels	Bearsville; Warner Bros.; Island; Atlantic; Curb; Virgin; CBS; Elektra; RCA; Roadrunner; Lil' Beethoven;
Website	allsparks.com

Ronald David Mael (born August 12, 1945)^[1] is an American musician, songwriter, composer and record producer.^[2] He is the keyboard player and principal songwriter in the band Sparks, which he founded with vocalist, occasional songwriter and younger brother Russell Mael in 1971. Mael is known for his quirky and idiosyncratic approach to songwriting,^[3] his intricate and rhythmic keyboard playing style and for his deadpan and low key, scowling demeanour onstage often remaining motionless over his keyboard in sharp contrast to Russell's animated and hyperactive frontman antics. Ron Mael is also noted for his conservative clothes and distinctive moustache. The Mael brothers are the founders of Lil' Beethoven Records.

^ Easlea, Daryl (April 7, 2010). Talent Is An Asset: The Story Of Sparks. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-237-7.
^ Strong, Martin Charles (November 1, 2002). The Great Rock Discography. The National Academies. pp. 214–?. ISBN 9781841953120. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
^ Dye, David (2006). "Sparks: Elegantly Whimsical". Npr.org. Retrieved September 24, 2006.

[1] Easlea, Daryl (April 7, 2010). Talent Is An Asset: The Story Of Sparks. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-237-7.

[Strong2002-2] Strong, Martin Charles (November 1, 2002). The Great Rock Discography. The National Academies. pp. 214–?. ISBN 9781841953120. Retrieved June 1, 2012.

[NPR-3] Dye, David (2006). "Sparks: Elegantly Whimsical". Npr.org. Retrieved September 24, 2006.

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