Mark Williams | |
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&sq=Bangladesh&lang=en&file=File:Mark_Williams.jpg) Mark Williams performing with Dragon in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 21 August 1954 Northland, New Zealand |
| Origin | Dargaville, New Zealand |
| Genres | Rock, pop, soul |
| Years active | 1970–present |
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Mark Williams (born 21 August 1954) is a New Zealand singer with Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ) number one hit singles, "Yesterday Was Just the Beginning of My Life" (1975) and a cover of Buddy Holly's "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" (1977) before he relocated to Australia later that year.[1][2] His single, "Show No Mercy" (1990) was a top ten hit in both countries.[3] He has undertaken extensive touring in support of numerous Australian bands and worked in television. In 2006 he became the vocalist for the reformed New Zealand band, Dragon.[1][4]
- ^ a b "Today in History 27 June 1975 Mark Williams hits No. 1". New Zealand History online. History Group of the New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 5 February 2010.
- ^ "charts.nz > Discography Mark Williams". Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ^ "Mark Williams – Show No Mercy". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 February 2010.
- ^ "The Dragon Collection". Nzonscreen.com. Retrieved 23 February 2022.