By 1976, Sparks were no longer the darlings of British glam rock so Ron & Russell Mael returned to the States to record "Big Beat" which became their final record for Island label.
SPARKS/ Back In The USA
In the mid- '70s Ron & Russell Mael saw the emergence of the Punk movement and moved to New York City to record their sixth album "Big Beat". -read more...
SPARKS/ Hilly Michaels
Drummer Hilly Michaels was known for his incredible timing and energy on albums. He played on Sparks' "Big Beat" album and toured with the band. -read more...
SPARKS/ Big Beat Sessions
The Sparks' "Big Beat" album was recorded at renowed Mediasound Recording studio in the heart of Manhattan, NYC, during August 1976. -read more...
SPARKS/ Jeffrey Salen
Punk pioneer of the "new wave" scene in NYC Salen was a founding member of Tuff Darts. Active in many studio sessions he played on "Big Beat" album. -read more...
SPARKS/ Live Bottom Line
During winter '76 Sparks played a gig at "The Bottom Line" club, NYC. Regenerated and revamped the band hit audiences with the new tunes. -read more...
SPARKS/ Sal Maida
Milk'n'Cookies bassist Sal Maida played on "Big Beat". He can be seen in the "Rollercoaster" movie with a very nice blue Rickenbacker 4001 bass. -read more...
SPARKS/ Island Singles
A page featuring almost all the singles with pic sleeves Island Records label realeased during Sparks British years, from 1974 up to 1976. -go to the page...
SPARKS/ Rollercoaster Movie
Sparks appeared in performance in the 1976 blockbuster motion picture "Rollercoaster". The Sparks appearance was too brief but very empressive and fun. -read more...
