Mark Read (Mark Daniel Read)

Born in Worcester Park, London on 7 November 1978, is a British singer/songwriter, best known as member of the boy band A1.Read grew up in a very musical family; his father Keith was in The Wild Angels, a rock 'n' roll band. His mother, Pam, played piano and drums as well as being a singer/songwriter.

Read began playing piano at the age of 2 and eventually joined the family band on keyboards at the age of 11, where he would regularly perform in pubs, clubs and hotels across the country.

He attended Cuddington Community Primary School formerly Cuddington County Primary School and then went on to Epsom and Ewell High School.

At the age of 15, Read joined the Songtime Theatre Arts group, where he received training and gained experience in acting. He subsequently took lead roles in several of their productions, including Guys and Dolls and Aladdin.