A rare case of an American band finding success in Europe yet virtually unknown in their own country, the Sparks were probably not a group designed to find success in America anyway. Looking like a Novelty act, Sparks was constantly reinventing their sound running the gauntlet of Glam Rock, New Wave, Synth Pop and Chamber Pop. Far more crafted than at first glance they were a key influence on many acts of the New Wave era. British acts are in the Hall, but as a rule they struck it big in the States. Despite their influence and British success, there really isn’t a lot of reason to think that an American band with virtually no American success will get in.
The Bullet Points:
Eligible Since:
1996
Country of Origin:
U.S.A. (Los Angeles, CA)
Nominated In:
Never
NIHOF’s Favorite Album:
Kimono My House (1974)
NIHOF’s Favorite Song:
Amateur Hour (From Kimono My House, 1974)
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