Sparks recorded Propaganda immediately after the smashing British reception of Kimono My House. Propaganda retained the same producer and the album was a definitive work.
SPARKS/ First British Tour
In 1974 the Maels became teen idols in England. Sparks started their first major British tour with a new lineup and recorded the "Propaganda" Lp. -read more...
SPARKS/ Trevor White
Singer and guitarist Trevor White from Jook joined Sparks in 1974. He toured with the band and recorded "Propaganda" and "Indiscreet" albums. -read more...
SPARKS/ Propaganda Cover
The Propaganda album concept launched a succession of photos depicting Ron Mael and Russell Mael in very embarrassing situations. -read more...
SPARKS/ Ian Hampton
Bassist Ian Hampton from Jook joined the band after the "Kimono" Lp was released. Ian loved working with Sparks and he's still closer with the Maels. -read more...
SPARKS/ Live In Paris, France
The first gig Sparks performed in Paris was played at the Olympia Theatre. Songs performed were from "Kimono" & "Propaganda" albums. -read more...
SPARKS/ Dinky Diamond
Norman "Dinky" Diamond will forever be fondly remembered for his outstanding drumming work on "Kimono", "Propaganda" and "Indiscreet". -read more...
SPARKS/ Live In Croydon, UK
The first-ever Sparks bootleg album, "One And A Half-Nelson" (The Instant Darlings Recorded Live) was made during the second major British tour. -read more...
SPARKS/ Adrian Fisher
Adrian Fisher played guitars on albums "Kimono My House" & "Propaganda" albums. He was one of the best guitar players around in that 70s era. -read more...
SPARKS/ Rare Relativity Lp
Some of b-sides and unreleased tracks from the "Propaganda" Lp can be found on the scarce french promotional album "Relativity". -read more...
SPARKS/ Jacques Tati's film
Ron & Russ Mael were to be in Jacques Tati's film "Confusion". Unfortunately due to French director's declining health, the film didn't get met. -read more...
SPARKS/ Ron Mael's Piano
Ron Mael's RMI Electra-piano gave that unique percussive power that drove Sparks' songs on. The keyboardist mainly used two RMI models... -read more...
SPARKS/ Don Kirshner Show
Sparks' "Propaganda" Lp was released in America in 1975 and the band soon appeared in a barrage of television appearances including the DKRC. -read more...