Abz Love

Abz Love
Love performing in at Five tour in 2001.
Love performing in at Five tour in 2001.
Background information
Birth nameRichard Abidin Breen
Also known as
  • Abs
  • Abs Breen
Born (1979-06-29) 29 June 1979 (age 45)
London, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1997–2003
2013–present
Member ofBoyz on Block
Formerly ofFive

Richard Abidin Breen (born 29 June 1979), better known as Abz Love, is an English singer, rapper, and songwriter. Love was a member of the boy band Five and is a current member of the supergroup Boyz on Block.[1]

In 2003, he released his debut solo album Abstract Theory, which earned him a further three top-ten hits.[2] In 2013, he appeared on All Star Mr & Mrs and became the runner-up for Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother 12. In 2015, Love starred in BBC Two's documentary series Country Strife: Abz on the Farm, followed by a Christmas special titled Country Strife: Abz on the Christmas Farm.

  1. ^ MTV. "Abs Breen". Archived from the original on 21 September 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  2. ^ O'Callaghan, Bren (8 September 2003). "Abs Abstract Theory Review". BBC. Retrieved 19 September 2011.