Sparks React Angrily To BBC Ban

Sparks’ new single ‘Dick Around’ has been banned by the BBC, much to the annoyance of the band.

The seminal group only found out the news when Ron and Russell Mael guested on Jono Coleman’s Breakfast Show London 94.9FM this morning.

After the interview, the Beeb refused to let Jono play the song – embarrassing both the host and band.

Ron Mael blasted: “The BBC has officially killed off our new single ‘Dick Around’, ostensibly through rather childish objections to the title; an innocent reference to the idle life.

“That a piece of music can be condemned purely by its title without the ‘decision makers’ even have the decency to open the CD is a travesty and an insult to both of us as creators of music and to the listeners of the BBC.”

Russell added: “The reaction from the public to this record has been nothing but positive so the BBC should stop trying to be morality police when it is so clearly misplaced.”

Meanwhile, Sparks are playing the following dates beginning this week:

Bristol Colston Hall – September 28
Brighton Dome – October 1
Wolverhampton Civic Hall – 3
Cambridge Corn Exchange - 4