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Sparks
Ron Mael is half of the musical duo Sparks, along with his younger brother, Russell, and is the composer of the new Bookworm theme.
PROFILE
Ron Mael
Guest
FROM Ron Mael
Bookworm
Sparks (Part II) The second conversation with brothers Ron and Russell Mael of the band Sparks, along with stripped-down versions of two songs from their new album Hippopotamus.
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