Ron Mael

Ron Mael (born August 12 1947 in Culver City, California) is the elder of the brothers in the popular band Sparks. He plays keyboard and writes the songs. When the band hit the peak of its popularity in the 1970s, he was well-known for his

Ron Mael (born August 12 1947 in Culver City, California) is the elder of the brothers in the popular band Sparks. He plays keyboard and writes the songs. When the band hit the peak of its popularity in the 1970s, he was well-known for his strange appearance, especially his Charlie Chaplin-like moustache. Ronald Mael and his brother Russell continue to be perceived as trailblazers, historic in their influential style and artistic vision.

Ron and his brother once featured in the UK television show Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Ron's appearance in the show was very eccentric but despite this proved to be popular with the audience because of that.