Russell Mael (born Russell Craig Mael, October 5, 1948 in Santa Monica, California) is the lead singer/producer of Sparks which he founded with his brother Ron Mael who writes most of the material for the band. Russell is most notable vocal trait is a far-reaching falsetto, especially evident on songs such as Equator from Sparks' Kimono My House album. In 2005, he contributed to the UNICEF benefit song, Do They Know it's Hallowe'en? by North American Hallowe'en Prevention Initiative.

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