Sparks have said one of the reasons behind their longevity is their “shared vision” that pop music can “still be done in a fresh way”.The duo, which is comprised of brothers Ron and Russell Mael, was formed in 1969 and have released 25 albums to date.Speaking to the Guardian, Russell explained their decades-long career was harmonious. “Our roles don’t overlap,” he said. “Neither of us wants to be doing what the other is.
That’s a huge part of conflict with other bands. Also, we have an unspoken vision, like a cause or a mission, to spread word that pop music can still be done in a fresh way.
That shared vision really keeps the bond together.”Ron continued to add that they shared a “hostility towards a boring approach to something sacred.
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