Mark Owen
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Mark Anthony Patrick Owen (born 27 January 1972), is an English singer-songwriter. He is a member of pop band Take That
. The band were hugely successful during the 1990s and have enjoyed even more success since their reunion in 2005. As a solo artist, Mark Owen had sold over 400,000 records worldwide and 40 million with Take That.
formed in 1990 and during his time with the group, Owen sang lead vocals on "Babe
", which was released in December 1993 from the Everything Changes album. It reached number one in the UK, but was knocked off the top spot at Christmas by Mr Blobby. He also sang lead vocals on "The Day After Tomorrow" from the Nobody Else
album, and that concludes Owen's vocal contributions to the band the first time around. Despite this, Owen was the most popular member of the group, on account of his boyish good looks and sweet demeanour, regularly earning awards such as Smash Hit's "Most Fanciable Male in the World" and "Best Haircut".
. He reached number three in the UK Singles Chart
with his debut single, "Child". His second single, "Clementine", also went to number three. In 1997 his album Green Man
was released, charting at a number 33. After another single, "I Am What I Am", charted at number 29, Owen was dropped by BMG Records in late 1997.
Owen won the second series of Celebrity Big Brother
in November 2002 with 77% of the public vote against television presenter Les Dennis
, he broke down in tears because he did not think that he had any fans left since he left Take That
. After being invited to perform on stage with Robbie Williams
at Knebworth, he returned to the spotlight and signed a deal with Island/Universal Records. In August 2003, Owen returned to the charts with the Top 5 hit
, "Four Minute Warning", which remained in the Top 40 for eight weeks. His second album, In Your Own Time
, was released in November 2003, entering the charts at number 59. After a second single, "Alone Without You", charted at number 26, Owen was dropped by Island/Universal Records.
In April 2004 he established his own record company, Sedna Records. One report around 2004 even alleged that Owen was looking for a day job, but he simply said "Doing it properly isn't cheap. These are my indulgences. I don't have a Ferrari, I have two albums." He released his third solo album, How the Mighty Fall
in 2005, which was recorded
at Sunset Studios, Los Angeles in 2004. In February 2006 he released "Hail Mary" as a single from the album.
Mark Owen has also featured vocals on "The Garden", "Said It All", and "Aliens", amongst others, where his distinct voice can be recognised.
, London. In 2006, he became engaged to actress Emma Ferguson
, with whom he had been in a relationship since 2004. On 8 November 2009, the pair married in Cawdor
Church, Scotland. They have a son, Elwood Jack, born in 2006 and a daughter, Willow Rose, born in 2008.
In March 2010 Owen said he had an affair
from late 2004 until September 2009. Six months later, he checked into a private clinic for rehabilitation
related to his drinking.
Mark has been said to be a massive fan of the movie Ghostbusters and owns one of the Proton Packs that were used in the 1984 film.
Take That
Take That are a British five-piece vocal pop group comprising Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. Barlow acts as the lead singer and primary songwriter...
. The band were hugely successful during the 1990s and have enjoyed even more success since their reunion in 2005. As a solo artist, Mark Owen had sold over 400,000 records worldwide and 40 million with Take That.
Take That (1990–1996, 2005–present)
Take ThatTake That
Take That are a British five-piece vocal pop group comprising Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. Barlow acts as the lead singer and primary songwriter...
formed in 1990 and during his time with the group, Owen sang lead vocals on "Babe
Babe (Take That song)
"Babe" is a song by boyband Take That. It was the fourth single from Take That's second album Everything Changes. Written by Gary Barlow, it features Mark Owen on lead vocals. Released on 13 December 1993, it became Take That's third single in a row to go straight to number one in the UK Singles...
", which was released in December 1993 from the Everything Changes album. It reached number one in the UK, but was knocked off the top spot at Christmas by Mr Blobby. He also sang lead vocals on "The Day After Tomorrow" from the Nobody Else
Nobody Else
- Peak positions :- US Import Version :- Year-end charts :- Personnel :* Gary Barlow – vocals, songwriter, producer, programmer* Robbie Williams – vocals, songwriter* Jason Orange – vocals* Mark Owen – vocals, songwriter...
album, and that concludes Owen's vocal contributions to the band the first time around. Despite this, Owen was the most popular member of the group, on account of his boyish good looks and sweet demeanour, regularly earning awards such as Smash Hit's "Most Fanciable Male in the World" and "Best Haircut".
Solo career
After Take That split, Owen became the third of the band's ex-members to release a solo recordGramophone record
A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove...
. He reached number three in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
with his debut single, "Child". His second single, "Clementine", also went to number three. In 1997 his album Green Man
Green Man (Album)
"Green Man" is the debut album from Take That band member Mark Owen. The album was released on December 2, 1996, weeks after the official split of his former boyband, Take That. Three singles were released from the album: "Child", "Clementine" and "I Am What I Am". The album peaked at #33 on the UK...
was released, charting at a number 33. After another single, "I Am What I Am", charted at number 29, Owen was dropped by BMG Records in late 1997.
Owen won the second series of Celebrity Big Brother
Big Brother (UK)
Big Brother UK is the British version of the Dutch Big Brother television format, which takes its name from the character in George Orwell's 1948 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four...
in November 2002 with 77% of the public vote against television presenter Les Dennis
Les Dennis
Les Dennis is an English comedian, television presenter and actor best known as the host of Family Fortunes for 15 years.-Early life:...
, he broke down in tears because he did not think that he had any fans left since he left Take That
Take That
Take That are a British five-piece vocal pop group comprising Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. Barlow acts as the lead singer and primary songwriter...
. After being invited to perform on stage with Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams
Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams is an English singer-songwriter, vocal coach and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That. Williams rose to fame in the band's first run in the early- to mid-1990s. After many disagreements with the management and certain group members, Williams...
at Knebworth, he returned to the spotlight and signed a deal with Island/Universal Records. In August 2003, Owen returned to the charts with the Top 5 hit
Hit record
A hit record is a sound recording, usually in the form of a single or album, that sells a large number of copies or otherwise becomes broadly popular or well-known, through airplay, club play, inclusion in a film or stage play soundtrack, causing it to have "hit" one of the popular chart listings...
, "Four Minute Warning", which remained in the Top 40 for eight weeks. His second album, In Your Own Time
In Your Own Time
"In Your Own Time" is the second studio album from Take That band member Mark Owen. The album was released on November 3, 2003, nearly seven years after his first album. Due to the popularity of "In Your Own Time", his first album, "Green Man", was re-released two weeks later, with the addition of...
, was released in November 2003, entering the charts at number 59. After a second single, "Alone Without You", charted at number 26, Owen was dropped by Island/Universal Records.
In April 2004 he established his own record company, Sedna Records. One report around 2004 even alleged that Owen was looking for a day job, but he simply said "Doing it properly isn't cheap. These are my indulgences. I don't have a Ferrari, I have two albums." He released his third solo album, How the Mighty Fall
How the Mighty Fall
How The Mighty Fall is the third studio album from Take That band member, Mark Owen. The album was released on April 18, 2005, nearly two years after his second album. Three singles were released from the album: "Makin' Out", "Believe In The Boogie" and "Hail Mary". This remains the last studio...
in 2005, which was recorded
Sound recording and reproduction
Sound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
at Sunset Studios, Los Angeles in 2004. In February 2006 he released "Hail Mary" as a single from the album.
Solo numbers in Take That
- "BabeBabe (Take That song)"Babe" is a song by boyband Take That. It was the fourth single from Take That's second album Everything Changes. Written by Gary Barlow, it features Mark Owen on lead vocals. Released on 13 December 1993, it became Take That's third single in a row to go straight to number one in the UK Singles...
" - "The Day After Tomorrow"
- "The Day The Work Is Done"
- "Hello"
- "Hold On"
- "Hold Up a Light"
- "Julie"
- "Kidz"
- "ShineShine (Take That song)"Shine" is the second single taken from Take That's comeback album Beautiful World.-Song information:"Shine" was released on 26 February 2007 and features lead vocals by Mark Owen....
" - "SOS"
- "Stay Together" (B side track)
- "Throwing Stones" (B side track)
- "Up All NightUp All Night (Take That song)"Up All Night" is the second single from British group Take That's fifth studio album, The Circus.-Song information:Released on 2 March 2009, it was the second single from the album The Circus. The single was only released in the UK and Ireland. The band performed "Up All Night" on Ant and Dec's...
" - "We All Fall Down' (B side track)
- "What You Believe In"
- "What Do you Want from Me?"
- "Wonderful World"
Mark Owen has also featured vocals on "The Garden", "Said It All", and "Aliens", amongst others, where his distinct voice can be recognised.
Personal life
Owen lives in WandsworthWandsworth
Wandsworth is a district of south London, England, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It is situated southwest of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.-Toponymy:...
, London. In 2006, he became engaged to actress Emma Ferguson
Emma Ferguson
Emma Ferguson is a British actress. She is perhaps best known for her starring role in the series Mile High with co-stars Naomi Ryan and Jo Anne Knowles, but Ferguson has also had major roles in the TV movie The Brides in the Bath and in the miniseries North and South.-Biography:Emma Ferguson is...
, with whom he had been in a relationship since 2004. On 8 November 2009, the pair married in Cawdor
Cawdor
Cawdor is a village and parish in Nairnshire, Highland council area, Scotland. The village is situated 5 miles south south west of Nairn, and 12 miles from Inverness.-History:The village is the location of Cawdor Castle, the seat of the Earl Cawdor....
Church, Scotland. They have a son, Elwood Jack, born in 2006 and a daughter, Willow Rose, born in 2008.
In March 2010 Owen said he had an affair
Affair
Affair may refer to professional, personal, or public business matters or to a particular business or private activity of a temporary duration, as in family affair, a private affair, or a romantic affair.-Political affair:...
from late 2004 until September 2009. Six months later, he checked into a private clinic for rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a term for the processes of medical or psychotherapeutic treatment, for dependency on psychoactive substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs, and so-called street drugs such as cocaine, heroin or amphetamines...
related to his drinking.
Mark has been said to be a massive fan of the movie Ghostbusters and owns one of the Proton Packs that were used in the 1984 film.
Albums
- 1996: Green ManGreen Man (Album)"Green Man" is the debut album from Take That band member Mark Owen. The album was released on December 2, 1996, weeks after the official split of his former boyband, Take That. Three singles were released from the album: "Child", "Clementine" and "I Am What I Am". The album peaked at #33 on the UK...
- 2003: In Your Own TimeIn Your Own Time"In Your Own Time" is the second studio album from Take That band member Mark Owen. The album was released on November 3, 2003, nearly seven years after his first album. Due to the popularity of "In Your Own Time", his first album, "Green Man", was re-released two weeks later, with the addition of...
- 2005: How the Mighty FallHow the Mighty FallHow The Mighty Fall is the third studio album from Take That band member, Mark Owen. The album was released on April 18, 2005, nearly two years after his second album. Three singles were released from the album: "Makin' Out", "Believe In The Boogie" and "Hail Mary". This remains the last studio...
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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| 1996 | "Child Child (song) "Child" is the debut single from former Take That band member, Mark Owen. The single was released on November 1, 1996. It was the first single to be released from his debut album, Green Man. The single peaked at #3 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the joint-most successful single of his whole... " |
3 | Green Man Green Man (Album) "Green Man" is the debut album from Take That band member Mark Owen. The album was released on December 2, 1996, weeks after the official split of his former boyband, Take That. Three singles were released from the album: "Child", "Clementine" and "I Am What I Am". The album peaked at #33 on the UK... |
| 1997 | "Clementine Clementine (Mark Owen song) "Clementine" is the second single released from Take That band member Mark Owen's debut solo album, Green Man. The single was released on February 1, 1997. The single peaked at #3 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the joint-most successful single of his entire solo career... " |
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| "I Am What I Am I Am What I Am (Mark Owen song) "I Am What I Am" is the third and final single to be released from Take That band member Mark Owen's debut solo album, Green Man. The single was released on August 1, 1997. The single peaked at #29 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming his worst performing single from Green Man... " |
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| 2003 | "Four Minute Warning Four Minute Warning (song) "Four Minute Warning" is the first single to be released from Take That band member Mark Owen's second solo studio album, In Your Own Time. The single was released on August 4, 2003. The single peaked at #4 on the UK Singles Chart... " |
4 | In Your Own Time In Your Own Time "In Your Own Time" is the second studio album from Take That band member Mark Owen. The album was released on November 3, 2003, nearly seven years after his first album. Due to the popularity of "In Your Own Time", his first album, "Green Man", was re-released two weeks later, with the addition of... |
| "Alone Without You Alone Without You "Alone Without You" is the second and final single released from Take That band member Mark Owen's second solo studio album, In Your Own Time. The single was released on October 27, 2003. The single peaked at #26 on the UK Singles Chart. Following poor sales of both the album and single, Owen was... " |
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| 2004 | "Makin' Out Makin' Out "Makin' Out" is the first single to be released from Take That band member Mark Owen's independently released third solo album, How The Mighty Fall. The single was released on June 7, 2004. The single peaked at #30 on the UK Singles Chart, and in an interview with BBC Radio 1, Owen blamed this upon... " |
30 | How the Mighty Fall How the Mighty Fall How The Mighty Fall is the third studio album from Take That band member, Mark Owen. The album was released on April 18, 2005, nearly two years after his second album. Three singles were released from the album: "Makin' Out", "Believe In The Boogie" and "Hail Mary". This remains the last studio... |
| 2005 | "Believe In The Boogie Believe in the Boogie "Believe in the Boogie" is the second single from Take That band member Mark Owen's independently released third solo studio album, How The Mighty Fall. The single was released on August 22, 2005. The single peaked at #57 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the lowest charting release of Owen's... " |
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| "Hail Mary Hail Mary (Mark Owen song) "Hail Mary" is the third and final single from Take That band member Mark Owen's third solo studio album, How The Mighty Fall. The single was released on December 2, 2005. The song was recorded at Sunset Studios in Los Angeles between August 2004 and January 2005. The single received little to no... " |
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