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Barry Sparks was born on 20 June, 1968 in Lucasville, Ohio, is an American bassist. Discover Barry Sparks's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
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Gemini |
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20 June, 1968 |
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20 June |
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Lucasville, Ohio |
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United States
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Barry Sparks Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Barry Sparks's Wife?
His wife is Alessandra Sparks
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Alessandra Sparks |
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Barry Sparks Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Barry Sparks worth at the age of 55 years old? Barry Sparks’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from United States. We have estimated Barry Sparks's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Barry Sparks (born June 20, 1968 in Lucasville, Ohio) is an American rock bassist and guitarist for artists such as Yngwie Malmsteen, the Michael Schenker Group, UFO, Dokken, and Ted Nugent, among others.
Currently Sparks is part of the touring band for the Japanese rock group B'z, and has also contributed to many of their albums and singles.
Barry Sparks first began to make a name for himself as the bass player for former MCA recording artist Guy Mann-Dude with whom he toured and recorded the 1991 Mannic Distortion release.
This led to Sparks landing the bass gig with Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen in time for The Seventh Sign tour in 1994, followed by a four-year on-and-off stint with German guitarist Michael Schenker, starting with the 1996 Written in the Sand album.
In 1997, Sparks and Michael Schenker Group drummer Shane Gaalaas teamed up with guitarist Jeff Kollman to form the all-instrumental fusion trio Cosmosquad with whom Sparks recorded three albums before exiting.
The trio also backed vocalist John West on his 1998 sophomore release, Permanent Mark.
In 1998, Sparks became a touring musician with pop singer Billie Myers of "Kiss the Rain" fame, doing television and radio station appearances and playing worldwide, including Good Morning America and Top of the Pops in England.
They also supported tours with Bob Dylan in Europe, Savage Garden and many others.
In 2001, Sparks released his acoustic guitar based solo debut album, Glimmer of Hope, on his own Moonbeam Music label.
In 2001, Sparks became the bass player for Dokken, an affiliation that lasted until 2010 and produced four studio albums.
Sparks began working with Nugent on the "Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers" U.S. summer tour of 2003.
After previously touring with the band in 2003 for their Big Machine album, Sparks was again recruited by Japanese superstars B'z for their 2008 "Glory Days" tour, re-teaming with his former Yngwie Malmsteen, MSG and Cosmosquad rhythm partner, drummer Shane Gaalaas.
A second album, Can't Look Back, with special guest appearances by ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons (on "Breathe") and Ted Nugent (on "Liberty"), followed in 2004.
In 2004, Sparks was called to record bass tracks for the Scorpions' Unbreakable album.
That same year, Sparks filled in for one of his all-time bass heroes, Pete Way of UFO, on the You Are Here U.S. tour.
During this time, Sparks and Dokken drummer Mick Brown also played with Ted Nugent, documented on the 2008 live release Sweden Rocks.
He last toured with the group in 2011.
In 2013, Sparks re-connected with his former Yngwie Malmsteen band mate, vocalist Mike Vescera, in Riot On Mars.
The project released their debut album, First Wave, on Zain Records in Japan in 2015.
Guest musicians on the album include drummers BJ Zampa and Shane Gaalaas as well as vocalist Dan McCafferty of Nazareth fame who contributes vocals on a cover of the Nazareth song, "Beggars Day".
He remained a touring member through 2019 during which time he also recorded many albums and singles with the band.