Halfnelson (sometimes spelled Half Nelson) was an American rock band formed in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles in 1969 by brothers Ron (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals), the first incarnation also including friend and electro-whizz Earle Mankey (guitar).
Halfnelson (sometimes spelled Half Nelson) was an American rock band, which was a precursor to the more successful Sparks. Halfnelson was formed in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles in 1969 by brothers Ron (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals), the first incarnation also including friend and electro-whizz Earle Mankey (guitar).